KTM Freeride E-XC NG 2018, Owner'S Manual

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TUNING THE CHASSIS 12
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12.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 107)
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Mount the covering cap. ( p. 71)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 57)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 68)
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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 rate
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.) 66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.) 68 N/mm (388 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.) 69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
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. 68)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 57)
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 51)
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 51)
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 49)
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Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 108)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 69)
12.11 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 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.