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KTM 450 XCR-W USA User Manual

KTM 450 XCR-W USA
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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 23
400216-10
Loosen screw.
Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to measurement.
Specification
Spring preload
Standard 9mm
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
Tighten screw.
Specification
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M6 5Nm (3.69lbfft)
Installing shock absorber. ( P. 24)
Adjusting riding sag
Remove shock absorber. ( P. 23)
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Choose and fit a suitable spring.
Specification
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75kg (143.3… 165.34lb.) 69N/mm (394lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85kg (165.34… 187.39lb.) 72N/mm (411.13lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95kg (187.39… 209.44lb.) 76N/mm (433.97lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
Installing shock absorber. ( P. 24)
Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( P. 22)
Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( P. 22)
Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber.
Removing the shock absorber
Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 8)
500075-10
Remove screw and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
Remove screw
, push splash protector to the side, and remove the shock ab-
sorber.

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KTM 450 XCR-W USA Specifications

General IconGeneral
Transmission6-speed
Fuel Tank Capacity8.5 L
IgnitionKeihin EMS
Compression Ratio12.75:1
StarterElectric starter
LubricationPressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
SubframeAluminum
Suspension Travel Front300 mm
Suspension Travel Rear310 mm
Engine TypeSingle-cylinder, 4-stroke
Bore x Stroke95 mm x 63.4 mm
Fuel SystemKeihin EMS
Front SuspensionWP Xplor 48
Rear SuspensionWP Xplor PDS shock absorber
Front BrakeDisc brake
Rear Brake220 mm disc
CoolingLiquid cooled
ClutchWet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated
FrameCentral tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel

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