9.4
SHOCK ABSORBER, LINK FORK 9
Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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p. 12)
Main work
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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)
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Note down the value as dimension f).
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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p. 12)
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Measure dimension f) of rear wheel unloaded. (
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p. 57)
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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.
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Note down the value as dimension
Ce,.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure
ments f) and
Ce,.
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Check the static sag.
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Static sag
I
35 mm (1 .38 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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p.58)
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