11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
11.12
Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand.
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Remove the seat. (
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Take off the side cover. (
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Remove the air filter box.
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Remove the rear fairing.
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Remove the rear left side cover.
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Remove the rear right side cover.
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Medium (standard)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
Hard
80 N/mm (457 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the rear right side cover.
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Install the rear left side cover.