9
SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Ad"ustin the rebound dam in of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided.
- Turn adjusting screw
O
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
- Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
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Info
17 clicks
15 clicks
13 clicks
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Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
41
9.4
Measurin rear wheel sa unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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p. 10)
Main work
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Measure the distance - as vertical as possible - between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
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Note down the value as dimension f).
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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p. 10)
Checkin the static sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance f) of rear wheel unloaded. (
0
p. 41)
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Note down the value as dimension
0.
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Info
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The static sag is the difference between measurements
e
and
0.
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Check the static sag.
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Static sag
130 mm (1.18 in)
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
- Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. (
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p. 42)