ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
RS 125
2.17.2. REAR
SUSPENSION
Read
carefully
.
The rear suspension is managed by a spring/damper unit that is
connected to the frame and to the rear swinging arm through
silent-blocks and a linkage system, respectively. To modify
vehicle response, the rear shock absorber is fitted with an
adjuster nut (1) which controls spring preload (2).
NOTE
Vehicle geometry may be varied to meet rider’s
preferences by changing front ride height.
1
2
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
Factory setting is designed to suit the broadest possible range of
riding conditions, meaning low and high speed, whether riding
solo or carrying a full load.
However, rear suspension setting may be modified to suit
specific needs in accordance with vehicle usage.
DANGER
Allow the engine and silencer to cool down
completely before working the adjusters.
Never tighten the adjuster nut any deeper
than 25 mm from the beginning of the thread
(see figure). Exceeding this dimension will
result in sudden jerking whenever you come
across any small changes in the road
surface.
Work the adjuster nut (1) (shock absorber spring preload
adjustment) (see table).
WARNING
Rotate the adjuster nut (1) gradually one turn at a
time.
Test ride the motorcycle repeatedly until
achieving the ideal setting.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SETTING TABLE
Adjuster nut (1)
Tighten
Slacken
Purpose
Increase spring
preload
Decrease spring
preload
Vehicle
response
Stiffer Softer
Recommended
for
Smooth
pavement, regular
road surface
Uneven or loose
road surface
Notes
Riding with
a passenger
Riding
solo
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Summary of Contents for RS 125
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Page 89: ...LUBRICATION RS 125 LUBRICATION 3 3 1 ...
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Page 93: ...FUEL SYSTEM RS 125 FUEL SYSTEM 4 4 1 ...
Page 103: ...COOLING SYSTEM RS 125 COOLING SYSTEM 5 5 1 ...
Page 111: ...ENGINE RS 125 ENGINE 6 6 1 ...
Page 118: ...ENGINE RS 125 Generator 5 Pick up 6 ECU ground 7 Neutral light switch 8 6 8 ...
Page 123: ...ENGINE RS 125 ECU ground 6 Pick up 7 Generator 8 Starter motor 9 6 13 ...
Page 127: ...ENGINE RS 125 6 3 2 SPECIAL TOOLS Exhaust valve extractor ROTAX part no 277 445 6 17 ...
Page 133: ...CHASSIS 7 1 RS 125 CHASSIS 7 ...
Page 238: ...CHASSIS 7 106 RS 125 Pull the shock absorber in a downward motion to remove ...
Page 245: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 1 RS 125 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 ...
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Page 286: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 CLUTCH CABLE M L COLD START CABLE N I 9 10 ...
Page 287: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 THROTTLE CABLE A O H I 9 11 ...
Page 288: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 COOLING SYSTEM P Q 9 12 ...
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