10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing
the spring preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
10.12
Checking the basic setting of the fork
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For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
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Smaller differences in the rider's weight can be compensated for by
the fork air pressure.
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However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on com-
pression), the fork air pressure must be increased, within the speci-
fied values, to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
10.13
Adjusting the fork air pressure
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteristic.
Extreme modifications to the suspension setting may cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristic
and overload components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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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.
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Check or adjust the air pressure under the same conditions at the earliest 5 minutes after switching off the engine.
The air suspension is located in the left fork leg. The rebound damping is located in the right fork leg.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
