12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 49
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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
– Use the motor guard underneath the motor to raise the vehicle.
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The wheels are no longer in contact with the ground.
– Secure the motorcycle against falling over.
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand
Note
Danger of damage The parked vehicle may roll away or fall over.
– Always place the vehicle on a firm and even surface.
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Main work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
– Remove the lift stand.
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To park the motorcycle, press side stand
to the ground with your foot and lean
the motorcycle on it.
Finishing work
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 96)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs
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
(Freeride E‑SX)
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Release bleeder screws
.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
– Tighten the bleeder screws.