11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 43
11.5 Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.(Your authorized KTM workshop
will be glad to help.)
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 96)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
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Main work
(Freeride E‑SX)
–
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
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(Freeride E‑XC)
–
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 20 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing during rebound of the shock absorber.
Finishing work
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 96)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
11.6 Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 96)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 49)
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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.
–
Note down the value as dimension
.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)