04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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6.6
Adjusting the riding sag
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Remove shock absorber. (
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (50 SX)
Weight of rider: < 25 kg (< 55 lb.)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 25… 35 kg (55… 77 lb.)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
Weight of rider: > 40 kg (> 88 lb.)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
Spring rate (50 SX Junior)
Weight of rider: < 25 kg (< 55 lb.)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 25… 35 kg (55… 77 lb.)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
Weight of rider: > 35 kg (> 77 lb.)
85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
Spring rate (50 SX Mini)
Weight of rider: < 25 kg (< 55 lb.)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 25… 35 kg (55… 77 lb.)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
Weight of rider: > 35 kg (> 77 lb.)
85 N/mm (485 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.
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Install shock absorber. (
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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. (
6.7
Removing the shock absorber
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
700477-01
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Remove screw
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.
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Remove screw
, push splash protector
to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
6.8
Installing shock absorber
301060-10
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Push the splash protector
to the side and position the shock absorber according
to the desired seat height. Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
M10
45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock absorber
M10
45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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