KTM Freeride 250 R EU Repair Manual page 29

6 FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
Info
The screw cap must be screwed in all the way before the piston rod begins
to turn. In case of tight piston rod threads, it must be held to keep it from
turning. If the screw cap is not screwed in all the way, the rebound adjust-
ment will not function properly.
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Tighten the screw cap.
Guideline
Screw cap on piston rod
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Release the special tool. Pull the spring downward and remove the special tool.
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Push the outer tube upward.
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Clamp the outer tube in the area of the lower triple clamp.
Clamping stand (T612S) (
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Grease the screw cap O-ring.
Lubricant (T158) (
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Screw on and tighten the screw cap.
Guideline
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Screw cap on outer tube
Alternative 1
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Turn the adjusting screw of rebound damping
compression damping
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
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Sport
Compression damping
Standard
Alternative 2
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Set the adjusting screws to the position determined before removal.
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Mount protection cap
p. 214)
p. 204)
clockwise all the way.
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Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the suspension compo-
nents can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics and overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
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M12x1 25 Nm
(18.4 lbf ft)
M46x1 50 Nm
(36.9 lbf ft)
and the adjusting screw of
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25 clicks
20 clicks
15 clicks
15 clicks
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