KTM690R Rear Shock Sag Measurement and Rebound and Compression Damping Adjustment

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8 жыл бұрын

Baja Dreaming - I am carrying a lot of load on my 2015 KTM 690R Enduro with Deacon (50 lbs) and myself (210 ponds) along with our luggage. This video shows me measuring the sag and adjusting the damping of the shock for a fully loaded bike. It was previously set up for comfort. I increased the preload by two turns and my feet are barely touching the ground now. I also put 10 clicks on each side of the forks. They were set between 15-20 before.

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@brucet1467 21 күн бұрын

here I am 8 years later with a 2014 KTM 690 Enduro and there you are 8 years ago not realizing you are being my hero! thank you!!!

@telerover 18 күн бұрын

thank you!

@BlackdogADV 7 жыл бұрын

I just sold my 2013 and bought a 2017 Husqvarna 701. I'm setting up the suspension tomorrow so your vid is a great refresher.

@azdesertdog 8 жыл бұрын

Suspension set up is like a hobby in itself. New springy things for me next month. The stock springs are maxed out. Good video.

@mojavestorm1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I couldn't find the rebound damping screw for my shock absorber on my 2019 although its the same picture as shown in your 2015's manual. Looks like the screw is on the other side, thanks for the reference to help me clear that up!

@johnclark928 10 ай бұрын

you should set that 18mm static sag with no gear on it at all (you have your luggage on). You then put all the gear and you on it and it should be that 70-80mm sag if your spring is the right size.

@emker7772 7 жыл бұрын

love love love your motorcycle!

@telerover 7 жыл бұрын

me too!

@slugslugster9338 5 жыл бұрын

Nice vid thanks.

@ThanxBeToGod 5 жыл бұрын

What is your jacket in the photo? Thanks for your video, I'm 6'1" 230 lbs. What WP spring would you recommend? I have my 690 Enduro outfitted like yours. See you out there sometime.

@gregw4800 8 жыл бұрын

I am a heavy rider myself. I will have to look into these adjustments.

@telerover 8 жыл бұрын

The heavy duty spring cost about $180 from KTM.

@PierreAuger1 5 жыл бұрын

Greg W h

@jasonlabby172 8 жыл бұрын

For best ride and handling, you really should get heavy duty spring's for shock and the forks. Cranking up the preload, will not stop you from bottoming. You may want to go in half turn on hi-speed and 2 turns in on low speed comp.

@jasonlabby172 8 жыл бұрын

I meant two clicks low speed comp

@telerover 8 жыл бұрын

I do not have time to change out the spring before the trip, but this is the heavy duty spring from KTM 91110005S SPRING 220MM 85N/MM (61) $132.32 (from TheMotorCafe.com) The stock is 91110004S SPRING 220MM 80N/MM

@Davidkxf Жыл бұрын

How did you turn the preload adjuster ring without messing it up?

@gunnerm1 Жыл бұрын

thank you. I'm glad I watched your video. I am 185 so it made this job unnecessary.

@wtfcssource 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the service manual? I am looking to do the same job but on a SMC 690.

@wtfcssource 4 жыл бұрын

www.manualslib.com/ found it there

@jasonlabby172 8 жыл бұрын

Oh, don't forget to stiffen up the forks also, comp and rebound.:)

@telerover 8 жыл бұрын

I did 10 clicks on both sides

@nethmalkanchana1962 2 жыл бұрын

Send the link that you take the tutorial

@MrMattthompson92 8 жыл бұрын

What rear tyre/tire is that please?

@telerover 8 жыл бұрын

I installed a set of Dunlop 908RR rally raid tires. a lot less vibration than the stock Pirelli mt21 rally cross TYRES.

@MrMattthompson92 8 жыл бұрын

+telerover Thanks. I've just picked up a 2015 690 and i'm enjoying working my way through your vids.

@macrory 8 жыл бұрын

your bike is so clean. go get dirty

@scaronscar 6 жыл бұрын

So did this make a big difference? Could you feel the difference as soon as you took it for a ride?

@telerover 6 жыл бұрын

scaronscar well, it was correct when fully loaded but without bags and gear it was too stiff and the seat height was awkward when off road in tough stuff. I have since released the tension 2 turns.