KTM Freeride E-XC 2021 - Checking the Static Sag of the Shock Absorber; Checking the Riding Sag of the Shock Absorber

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12.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 50)
– Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
– Measure the distance between rear axle and fixed point again.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 25 mm (0.98 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
– Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
( p. 52)
12.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 50)
– With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting
position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and down a few
times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
– Another person now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
–
Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
C
.
– Check riding sag.
Riding sag 115 mm (4.53 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
– Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 53)