11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Lock the seat. (
11.10
Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
62 N/mm (354 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
55 … 71 N/mm (314 …
405 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
70 N/mm (400 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.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
11.11
Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.