04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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8.8
Adjusting the riding sag
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Remove shock absorber. (
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable 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)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Subsequent work
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Install the shock absorber. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
8.9
Removing the shock absorber
Preliminary work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Main work
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Remove screw
1
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
2
, push splash protector
3
to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
8.10
Installing the shock absorber
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Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
M12
80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12
80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.