9.27
SHOCK ABSORBER, LINK FORK 9
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accident
Modifications to the sus
pension setting may seriously alter the handling
characteristic.
Extreme modifications to the suspension setting
may cause a serious deterioration in the handling
characteristic and overload components.
- Only make adjustments within the recom
mended range.
- Ride slowly to start with after making
adjustments to get the feel of the new
handling characteristic.
- Tension the spring to the length measured during disas
sembly by turning the adjusting ring.
I Hook wrench (90129051000) (
a
p. 319)
- Tighten screw
(D.
Guideline
Screw, shock
MS
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
absorber adjusting
ring
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Checking the heim joint for �la)'
T01328-10
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
a
p. 12)
- Place a load on the front of the vehicle.
✓ The rear wheel is not in contact with the ground.
Main work
- Move the link fork up and down.
If there is detectable play:
- Change the heim joint. (
a
p. 84)
Finishing work
- Remove the load from the front of the vehicle.
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
a
p. 12)
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