9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
9.7
A
52
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
- Measure distance
G
of rear wheel unloaded.(� p. 51)
- With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear
ing 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 (9.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure
ments
G
and (9.
- Check the riding sag.
I Riding sag
1100 mm (3.94 in)
If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
- Adjust the riding sag. (
a
p. 53)
Adjusting the s�ring reload of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury
rectly.
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incor-
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
- Please follow the description provided.
Info
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. (
a
p. 13)
- Remove the right side cover. (
a
p. 96)
- Remove the main silencer. (
a
p. 87)
- Remove the seat. (
a
p. 97)
- Remove the manifold. (
a
p. 83)
- Remove shock absorber. (
�
p. 54)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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