KTM 50 SX - Removing the Shock Absorber; Installing Shock Absorber; Removing the Seat

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 34
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– Position the front fender. Mount and tighten screws 2.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
11.17 Removing the shock absorber x
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
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Main work
– Remove screw 1 and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
– Remove screw 2, push splash protector 3 to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
11.18 Installing shock absorber x
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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Main work
– Push the splash protector 1 to the side and position the shock absorber according
to the desired seat height. Mount and tighten screw 2.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
– Mount and tighten screw 3.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock absorber M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 27)
11.19 Removing the seat
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– Open quick release 1 and raise the rear of the seat.
– Pull back the seat and remove it.