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9.7
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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
sag of the shock absorber
400990-10
- Measure distance
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of rear wheel unloaded. (
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p. 41)
- 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 now measures the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point.
- Note down the value as dimension Ci).
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The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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and Ci).
- Check the riding sag.
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Riding sag
1100 mm (3.94 in)
If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
- Adjust the riding sag. (
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p. 43)
Adjusting the s�ring reload 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.
- Please follow the description provided.
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Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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p. 10)
- Remove the seat. (
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p. 73)
- Remove the right side cover. (
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p. 72)
- Remove the main silencer. (
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p. 68)
- Remove the shock absorber. (
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p. 43)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
- Loosen screw
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- Turn adjusting ring
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
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Hook wrench (T106S) (
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p. 231)
- Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
- Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
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to measurement •.
Guideline
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Spring preload
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8 mm (0.31 in)
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Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
- Tighten screw
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Guideline
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Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
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M5
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