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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 33)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the seat 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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Note down the value as dimension

.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 80 mm (3.15 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 35)
11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
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.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 38)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 46)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 45)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Loosen screw

.
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Turn adjusting ring  until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring

to measurement

.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort 8 mm (0.31 in)
Standard 8 mm (0.31 in)
Sport 8 mm (0.31 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 M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)