KTM 65 SX 2009, Руководство по ремонту

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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note down the value.
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Loosen lock ring

.
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Turn adjusting ring

until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S) (
p. 128)
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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
Comfort 7 mm (0.28 in)
Standard 7 mm (0.28 in)
Sport 7 mm (0.28 in)
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the relaxed spring length and
the tensioned spring length.
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 lock ring

.
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Installing shock absorber. ( p. 20)
6.7
Adjusting the riding sag
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Remove shock absorber. ( p. 19)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: < 35 kg (< 77 lb.) 35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 35… 45 kg (77… 99 lb.) 40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
Weight of rider: > 45 kg (> 99 lb.) 45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
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Installing shock absorber. ( p. 20)
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 18)
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 18)
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 17)
6.8
Removing the shock absorber
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Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 7)
700416-10
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Remove screw

and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
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Remove screw

, push splash protector

to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
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