GAS GAS EC 250 2021, Owner'S Manual

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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
402416-10
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Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 45)
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance again between the rear axle and marking SAG
on the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag 37 mm (1.46 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
p. 47)
11.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
402417-10
–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 45)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing 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 again measures the distance between the rear axle
and marking
SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
C
.
–
Check riding sag.
Riding sag 110 mm (4.33 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 48)