04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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8.20
Front shock absorber - installing the spring
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Clamp the damper in a vise using soft jaws.
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Mount retaining ring
and adjusting ring
.
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Measure the overall spring length in an unloaded state.
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Position spring
.
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Mount sleeve
.
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Position the spring and pull it down.
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Mount spring retainer
.
The open end is opposite to the spring end.
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Alternative 1
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to the specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
3 mm
Standard
5 mm
Sport
8 mm
Hook wrench (83019001000) (
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
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Tighten the spring by turning the adjusting ring to the position determined
when it was removed.
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Hold the adjusting ring in place. Tighten retaining ring
.
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Loosen adjusting rings
and
.
Hook wrench (83019001000) (
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Measure the cross over setting
between sliding bushing
and the collar of
adjusting ring
.
Guideline
Cross over
19±1.5 mm (0.75±0.059 in)
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Adjust the sleeve by turning adjusting ring
to the specified measurement
.
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Lock the adjusting rings.
8.21
Rear shock absorber - adjusting the high-speed compression damping
Danger
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
–
Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can cause a serious deterioration in the handling charac-
teristics and overload some components.
–
Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
–
After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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