KTM 2008 690 SMC EU - Adjusting the Rebound Damping of the Shock Absorber; Measuring the Unloaded Rear Wheel Sag; Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber

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7.3Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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– Turn adjusting screw  clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Full payload 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
7.4Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand.
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– Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed point such as a
marking on the side cover.
– Note down the value as dimension .
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
7.5Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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– Measure distance  of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 30)
– Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
– Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
– Note down the value as dimension .
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements  and .
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 20 mm (0.79 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
– Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( p. 31)