11
TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring
preload.
Finishing 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. (
11.11
Checking basic setting of fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
401000-01
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
11.12
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
402496-10
(EXC US)
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Remove protection caps
.
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Turn adjusting screws
clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws
are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork
type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort
22 clicks
Standard
20 clicks
Sport
18 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
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Mount protection caps
.
