SEAT HEIGHT 12
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12.3
Adjusting the seat height on the fork
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteristic.
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Make sure your child rides slowly to start with after making adjustments in order that he or she can assess the
new handling characteristic.
Info
The seat height can be infinitely adjusted by pushing the fork legs through.
If the seat height is adjusted on the fork, the seat height should also be adjusted on the shock absorber.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the front wheel.
M01836-10
Main work
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Loosen screw
1
.
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Loosen screw
2
.
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Position the fork leg according to the required seat height.
Guideline
Condition
Seat position as low as possible, fork fully inserted
Minimum distance
A
between the fork and
handlebar
3 mm (0.12 in)
Condition
Seat position as high as possible, fork pulled out completely
Bottom edge of screw cap
B
closes flush with the upper
edge of the triple clamp
Position the fork leg only within the described range.
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Tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom triple
clamp
M8
15 Nm (11.1 lbf ft)
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Tighten screw
1
.
Guideline
Screw, top triple clamp M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
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Repeat the procedure on the other fork leg.
Guideline
Position both fork legs equally.
Finishing work
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Install the front wheel.
