Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Adjusting The Spring Preload Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 690 Enduro R Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber

9.12

Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber

9.13
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.)
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Measure distance
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider sits on the saddle with full
protective clothing in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and
down a few times until the rear 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
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
400222-10
x
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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70... 80 mm (2.76... 3.15 in)
x
p. 66)
and .
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68