KTM Freeride E-XC 2018, Руководство пользователя

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.9 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of
the spring.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 102)
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Mount the covering cap. ( p. 65)
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 61)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Loosen screw
1
.
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Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
2
to measure-
ment
A
.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort 9 mm (0.35 in)
Standard 7 mm (0.28 in)
Sport 9 mm (0.35 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
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Tighten screw
1
.
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 62)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 103)