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9.8
SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Ad"usting the riding sag
B00292-10
Main work
- Loosen screw
O.
- Turn adjusting ring @ until the spring is no longer under tension.
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Hook wrench (T106S) (
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p. 274)
- Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
- Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring @ to measurement f).
Guideline
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Spring preload
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Info
113 mm (0.51 in)
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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
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Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
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M5
Finishing work
- Install the shock absorber. (
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p. 45)
- Install the manifold. (
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p. 68)
- Mount the seat. (
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p. 76)
- Install the main silencer. (
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p. 70)
- Install the right side cover. (
a
p. 76)
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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p. 11)
Preparatory work
- Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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p. 11)
- Remove the right side cover. (
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p. 75)
- Remove the main silencer. (
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p. 69)
- Remove the seat. (
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p. 76)
- Remove the manifold. (
a
p. 67)
- Remove shock absorber. (
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p. 45)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
- Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
I 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg (143 ... 51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg (165 ...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg (187 ...
209 lb.)
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Info
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
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The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Finishing work
- Install the shock absorber. (
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p. 45)
- Install the manifold. (
!l.,!
p. 68)
- Mount the seat. (
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p. 76)
- Install the main silencer. (
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p. 70)
- Install the right side cover. (
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p. 76)