Adjusting The Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber; Measuring Rear Wheel Sag Unloaded - KTM Freeride 250 F 2018 Owner's Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.5
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Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber

Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached 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.)
F01186-10

Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded

Guideline
Compression damping, high-speed
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Lock the seat. ( p. 64)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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1
Turn adjusting screw
click.
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the shock absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
2 turns
2 turns
1.5 turns
( p. 63)
p. 53)
clockwise up to the last perceptible
22 clicks
15 clicks
12 clicks
p. 53)