KTM Freeride E-XC 2018, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 41
11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting
with the rider's weight ...................... 41
11.2 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 41
11.3 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 41
11.4 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber
...................................... 42
11.5 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber........................... 43
11.6 Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded.... 44
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 45
11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 45
11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber
............................. 46
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag ................ 47
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the
fork ................................................ 47
11.12 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork ....................................... 48
11.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork........................................... 49
11.14 Handlebar position........................... 49
11.15 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 49
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............... 51
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift
stand .............................................. 51
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the
lift stand ......................................... 51
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs....................... 52
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................ 52
12.5 Removing the fork legs .................. 53
12.6 Installing the fork legs .................. 54
12.7 Removing the fork protector .............. 54
12.8 Installing the fork protector............... 55
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp .... 56
12.10 Installing the lower triple clamp ..... 57
12.11 Checking the play of the steering
head ........................................... 59
12.12 Adjusting the steering head bearing
play ............................................ 60
12.13 Greasing the steering head
bearing ........................................ 60
12.14 Removing front fender ...................... 61
12.15 Installing front fender....................... 61
12.16 Removing the shock absorber
........ 61
12.17 Installing the shock absorber ......... 62
12.18 Folding the seat up .......................... 63
12.19 Locking the seat .............................. 63
12.20 Removing the spoiler........................ 63
12.21 Installing the spoiler......................... 64
12.22 Mounting the covering cap................ 65
12.23 Removing the covering cap ............... 65
12.24 Checking the battery discharge plug
form ring......................................... 66
12.25 Checking for chain dirt
accumulation................................... 66
12.26 Cleaning the chain ........................... 66
12.27 Checking the chain tension ............... 67
12.28 Adjusting the chain tension
........... 68
12.29 Checking the chain, rear sprocket,
motor sprocket, and chain guide........ 69
12.30 Checking the frame ...................... 71
12.31 Checking the swingarm ................. 71
12.32 Checking the rubber grip .................. 72
12.33 Additionally securing the rubber
grip ................................................ 72
13 BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................... 73
13.1 Checking the free travel of the front
brake lever ...................................... 73
13.2 Adjusting the free travel of the front
brake lever ...................................... 73
13.3 Checking the brake discs .................. 73
13.4 Checking the brake fluid level of the
front brake ...................................... 74
13.5 Adding front brake fluid ................ 75
13.6 Checking the front brake linings ........ 76
13.7 Changing the front brake linings .... 76
13.8 Checking the free travel of the rear
brake lever ...................................... 79
13.9 Adjusting the free travel of the rear
brake lever ...................................... 79
13.10 Checking the rear brake fluid level..... 80
13.11 Adding rear brake fluid
................. 80
13.12 Checking the rear brake linings ......... 82
13.13 Changing the rear brake linings ...... 82
14 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................... 85
14.1 Removing the front wheel .............. 85
14.2 Installing the front wheel .............. 86
14.3 Removing the rear wheel ............... 86
14.4 Installing the rear wheel ................ 87
14.5 Checking the tire condition ............... 89
14.6 Checking the tire air pressure............ 89
14.7 Checking the spoke tension............... 90
15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................. 92
15.1 Removing the 12 V battery ............ 92
15.2 Installing the 12 V battery ............. 92
15.3 Charging the 12 V battery ............. 93