9
SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
78
–
Close spigot
B
and remove the damper from the special tool.
–
Tighten the screw of the filling port.
Guideline
Reservoir filling port screw
M5
3.5 Nm
(2.58 lbf ft)
9.27
Installing the spring
201614-10
–
Ensure that adjusting ring
1
is screwed on with the intermediate washer.
200751-11
–
Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
–
Position the spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
–
Mount intermediate washer
2
and spring retainer
3
.
–
Mount ring
4
.
Alternative 1
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring to measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
7 mm (0.28 in)
Standard
7 mm (0.28 in)
Sport
7 mm (0.28 in)
Hook wrench (T106S) (
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
–
Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the suspension compo-
nents can cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteris-
tics 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.
–
Tighten the spring by turning the adjusting ring to the measured value deter-
mined when it was removed.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
