Checking The Basic Setting Of The Fork; Adjusting The Compression Damping Of The Fork - KTM Freeride E-SX Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.11

Checking the basic setting of the fork

Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
11.12

Adjusting the compression damping of the fork

Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
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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
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Remove protection caps
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Turn adjusting screws
Info
Adjusting screws
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
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Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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Mount protection covers
Finishing work
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Install the KTM PowerPack. (
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Lock the seat. (
p. 94)
p. 63)
p. 37)
p. 63)
p. 94)
p. 64)
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clockwise all the way.
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are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
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p. 94)
p. 63)
p. 49)
p. 43)
p. 44)
p. 44)
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