KTM 450 XC-W SIX DAYS USA 2010, Руководство пользователя

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.10
Checking riding sag of shock absorber
C C
0 0 A A
400222-10
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 38)
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With the help of another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing com-
plete clothing, sits on the motorcycle in a normal position (feet on footrests) and
rocks up and down a few times so that the rear wheel suspension levels out.
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The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
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Make a note of the value as measurement

.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
x
( p. 40)
9.11
Adjusting spring preload of the shock absorber
x
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Remove shock absorber. x ( p. 40)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
A A
2 2
1 1
400216-10
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Unscrew screw

.
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Turn adjusting ring

until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring

to measurement

.
Guideline
Spring preload 9 mm (0.35 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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Install the shock absorber.
x
( p. 40)