Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.5

Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided. (Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
11.6

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
Main work
(Freeride E‑SX)
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Turn adjusting screw
C00686-10
(Freeride E‑XC)
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
C00794-10
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing during rebound of the shock absorber.
Finishing work
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. (
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Fold the seat up. (
–
Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and another
fixed point, for example, a mark on the rear fairing.
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Note down the value as dimension
400988-10
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)

clockwise up to the last perceptible click.

clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
p. 94)
p. 63)
p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)
p. 49)

.
p. 49)
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