KTM Freeride 250 F 2018, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 63)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 64)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 53)
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 47)
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 48)
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 46)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
401000-01
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's
weight can be compensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on com-
pression), harder springs must be fit to avoid damage to the
fork and frame.
11.12 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
F01196-10
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Turn white adjusting screw 1 clockwise as far as it will go.
Info
Adjusting screw
1
is located at the upper end of the
left fork leg.
The compression damping is located in left fork
leg
COMP (white adjusting screw). The rebound
damping is located in right fork leg REB (red adjusting
screw).
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.