TUNING THE CHASSIS 53
9.6Rear shock absorber - adjusting the spring preload x
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
– Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
– After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Caution
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. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
Info
Increasing the spring preload raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. This can have a large impact on vehicle handling.
Tip
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Remove the rear shock absorber. x ( p. 67)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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