Adjusting The Riding Sag - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.10

Adjusting the riding sag

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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
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
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
Standard
Sport
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
402158-10
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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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. (
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Remove the KTM PowerPack. (
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Mount the covering cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring designation
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
B00292-10
209 lb.)
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. 94)
p. 64)
( p. 62)
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 until the spring is no longer under tension.
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( p. 62)
p. 94)
p. 63)
p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)
( p. 62)
( p. 62)
p. 49)
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to measurement .
9 mm (0.35 in)
7 mm (0.28 in)
9 mm (0.35 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 49)
p. 49)
62 N/mm (354 lb/in)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
±8 ±46
70 N/mm (400 lb/in)
45