KTM Freeride E-SX - Service Work on the Chassis; Bleeding Fork Legs

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 47
11.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
C00714-01
(Freeride E‑SX)
–
Turn adjusting screws

clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws

are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
C00795-10
(Freeride E‑XC)
–
Turn adjusting screws

clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws

are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork 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.
11.14 Handlebar position
0
0
C00762-10
On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of

to each other.
Hole distance

15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar supports are placed at a distance of

from the center.
Hole distance

3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar supports can be mounted in four different positions.
11.15 Adjusting the handlebar position
Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
– If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
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)