KTM Freeride 250 R EU, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
11.6 Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 38)
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Main work
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Measure the distance
–
as vertical as possible
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between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the rear fairing.
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Note down the value as dimension

.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 38)
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 33)
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Note down the value as dimension  .
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The static sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
–
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. ( p. 34)