KTM 65 SX 2012, Руководство пользователя

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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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9.7
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
0 0 A A
0 0 C C
400990-10
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 22)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider sits down on the saddle in
full protective clothing in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounces
up and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures 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 90 mm (3.54 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
x
( p. 24)
9.8
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
x
Caution
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.)
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Remove shock absorber. x ( p. 33)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
700449-01
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note down the value.
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Loosen retaining ring

.
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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 the specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 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 retaining ring

.
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Install the shock absorber. x ( p. 33)