KTM 450 EXC USA Motorcycle User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 40
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Turn adjusting screw clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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Do not loosen nut !
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 26 clicks
Standard 24 clicks
Sport 22 clicks
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Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
9.8Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 38)
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Measure the distance as vertical as possible between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
Make a note of the value as measurement .
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 38)
9.9Checking static sag of shock absorber
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Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 40)
Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
Make a note of the value as measurement .
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The static sag is the difference between measurements and .
Check the static sag.
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. x ( p. 41)