KTM Freeride 350 - Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded; Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber

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Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
9.6Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preliminary work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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Main work
– 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 A.
Follow-up work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
9.7Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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– Measure distance A of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 32)
– 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 B.
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The static sag is the difference between measurements A and B.
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 15 mm (0.59 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. x ( p. 33)