402405-10
9.8
Ad"usting the riding sag
B00292-10
SHOCK ABSORBER, LINK FORK 9
Main work
-
Loosen screw
O.
- Turn adjusting ring
8
until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
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Hook wrench (90129051000) (
0
p. 319)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not
under tension.
- Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
8
to measure
ment
e.
Guideline
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Spring preload
I
7 mm (0.28 in)
•
Info
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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. 61)
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
-
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
0
p. 152)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
0
p. 12)
Preparatory work
-
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
0
p. 12)
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Remove the shock absorber. (
0
p. 60)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
-
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ...
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
•
Info
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
48 N/mm (27 4 lb/in)
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The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
-
Install the shock absorber. (
0
p. 61)
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
0
p. 152)
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