KTM690R Rear Shock Sag Measurement and Rebound and Compression Damping Adjustment

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.

[@brucet1467]

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]

thank you!

[@BlackdogADV]

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]

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]

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!

[@gregw4800]

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

[@telerover]

The heavy duty spring cost about $180 from KTM.

[@PierreAuger1]

Greg W h

[@jasonlabby172]

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]

I meant two clicks low speed comp

[@telerover]

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

[@emilyk-m9z]

love love love your motorcycle!

[@telerover]

me too!

[@johnclark928]

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.

[@slugslugster9338]

Nice vid thanks.

[@gunnerm1]

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

[@telerover]

i'm trying to get below 200! 190 would be great.

[@Davidkxf]

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

[@jasonlabby172]

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

[@telerover]

I did 10 clicks on both sides

[@ThanxBeToGod]

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.

[@wtfcssource]

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

[@wtfcssource]

www.manualslib.com/ found it there

[@nethmalkanchana1962]

Send the link that you take the tutorial

[@MrMattthompson92]

What rear tyre/tire is that please?

[@telerover]

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

[@MrMattthompson92]

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

[@scaronscar]

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

[@telerover]

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.

[@macrory]

your bike is so clean. go get dirty

[@scotttaggart]

Horribly confused and imprecise. I suggest reading the manual and following the simple instructions.

[@telerover]

scott, suspension is my weak point, but I do rely on friends. To do it right you have to pull the shock.

[@ShafterRod]

Please put your camera down when you do stuff like this, I’m getting dizzy

[@telerover]

I'm getting better. I have a new gopro 12 that has stabilization and I started using a tripod.