KTM Freeride 250 F 2018, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 46)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting
position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and down a few
times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
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Note down the value as dimension
C
.
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The riding sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
C
.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 95 mm (3.74 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 49)
11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the spring
length.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 53)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 64)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 63)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.