9 SHOCK ABSORBER, LINK FORK
9.4
56
Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
8
p. 12)
Main work
- Position the sag gage in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking SAG on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090500)
Sag gage pin (00029990010)
- Note down the value as dimension 6).
Finishing work
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
8
p. 12)
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
- Measure dimension 6) of rear wheel unloaded. (
8
p. 56)
- Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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- Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
- Note down the value as dimension
Cs,.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure
ments 6) and
Cs,.
- Check the static sag.
I Static sag
1
20 mm (0.79 in)
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
- Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(Op. 57)
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