KTM 200 EXC - 11.10 Adjusting the Riding Sag; 11.11 Checking the Basic Setting of the Fork

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 45
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
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Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 65)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 65)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg
(143… 165 lb.)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg
(165… 187 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg
(187… 209 lb.)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
(All 250/300 models)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg
(143… 165 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg
(165… 187 lb.)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg
(187… 209 lb.)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 65)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 43)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 44)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 42)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.