KTM Freeride E-SX - Adjusting the Riding Sag

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 45
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 62)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
–
Loosen screw

.
–
Turn adjusting ring

until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
– Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring

to measurement

.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort 9 mm (0.35 in)
Standard 7 mm (0.28 in)
Sport 9 mm (0.35 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 62)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Install the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 37)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
– Remove the KTM PowerPack. ( p. 94)
– Mount the covering cap. ( p. 64)
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 49)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 62)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring designation
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
62 N/mm (354 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
63±8 N/mm (360±46 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
70 N/mm (400 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 62)