9 SHOCK ABSORBER, LINK FORK
9.8
Ad"usting the riding sag
B00292-10
58
Main work
- Loosen screw
O.
- Turn adjusting ring @ until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
I Hook wrench (90129051000) (
iell
p. 306)
- Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not
under tension.
- Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
8
to specified
measurement
e.
Guideline
I Spring preload
I 6 mm (0.24 in)
•
Info
I
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
- Tighten screw
O.
Guideline
Screw, shock
M5
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
- Install the shock absorber. (
0
p. 60)
5 Nm (3. 7 lbf ft)
- Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
0
p. 150)
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
0
p. 12)
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
0
p. 12)
- Remove the shock absorber. (
0
p. 59)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
- Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ...
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
- Install the shock absorber. (
0
p. 60)
- Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
0
p. 150)