10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
40
F03627-10
Main work
–
Loosen screw
1
.
–
Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must
be removed to accurately measure the spring length.
–
Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
2
to specified
dimension
A
.
Guideline
Spring preload
8 mm (0.31 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten bolt
1
.
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
–
Install the main silencer. (
10.11
Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
–
Remove main silencer. (
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
B00292-10
Main work
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)