KTM 2016 690 DUKE R - Page 80

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 78
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand.
– Remove the main silencer.
– Remove the shock absorber.
V00044-10
Main work
(Duke)
–
Adjust the spring preload by turning adjuster

.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 4 clicks
Hook wrench (T106S)
Info
The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.
602558-10
(Duke R)
– Measure and note down the spring length in the preloaded state.
–
Loosen retaining ring

and adjusting ring

with the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S)
Hook wrench (T157S)
– Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of tension.
–
Adjust the spring preload by turning adjusting ring

.
Guideline
Spring preload 11 mm (0.43 in)
–
Tighten retaining ring

.