9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
9.4
48
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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p. 12)
Main work
- Measure the distance - as vertically as possible - between
the rear axle and a fixed point such as a mark on the side
cover.
- Make note of the value as measurement t).
Finishing work
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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p. 12)
Checkin the static sa of the shock absorber
- Measure distance t) of rear wheel unloaded. (
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p. 48)
- Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
- Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point again.
- Note down the value as dimension G).
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure
ments t) and G).
- Check the static sag.
I 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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