11
TUNING THE CHASSIS
78
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand.
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Remove the main silencer.
–
Remove the shock absorber.
V00044-10
Main work
(Duke)
–
Adjust the spring preload by turning adjuster
.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
4 clicks
Hook wrench (T106S)
Info
The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.
602558-10
(Duke R)
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Measure and note down the spring length in the preloaded state.
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Loosen retaining ring
and adjusting ring
with the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S)
Hook wrench (T157S)
–
Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of tension.
–
Adjust the spring preload by turning adjusting ring
.
Guideline
Spring preload
11 mm (0.43 in)
–
Tighten retaining ring
.
