MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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A
A
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
400281-10
–
Loosen screw
.
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Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
–
Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to measurement
.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
14 mm
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
M6
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
–
Install the shock absorber. (
8.11
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
C
C
0
0
A
A
400222-10
–
Measure distance
of rear wheel unloaded. (
–
With another person holding the motorcycle, sit on the saddle with full protective
clothing in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounce up and down a
few times until the rear suspension levels out.
–
The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
–
Make a note of the value as measurement
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
and
.
–
Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
107 mm (4.21 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
x
8.12
Adjusting the riding sag
x
–
Remove shock absorber. (
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143… 165 lb.)
88 N/mm (502 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.)
92 N/mm (525 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187… 209 lb.)
97 N/mm (554 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
–
Install the shock absorber. (
–
Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
–
Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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