KTM Freeride 350 AU, 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. 44)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 45)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 45)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 44)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring designation
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.) 55/63/71-215
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.) 58/66/74-215
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.) 66-215
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 44)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 45)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 32)
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 33)
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 31)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.