Adjusting The Riding Sag; Checking The Basic Setting Of The Fork - KTM Freeride E-XC 2019 Owner's Manual

12.10

Adjusting the riding sag

12.11

Checking the basic setting of the fork

Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
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 protection cap. (
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Raise the motorcycle with a 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 rate
Weight of rider: 65 ...
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
B00292-10
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
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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.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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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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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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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's
weight can be compensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on com-
pression), harder springs must be fit to avoid damage to the
fork and frame.
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