
04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Close spigot
and take the damper out of the special tool.
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Tighten the filling port screw.
Guideline
Screw, reservoir filling port
M5
3 Nm (2.2 lbf ft)
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Mount the rubber cap of the reservoir.
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Installing the spring
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Clamp the damper in the vise using soft jaws.
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Install retaining ring
and turn it down as far as possible.
The collar points to the adjusting ring.
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Mount adjusting ring
and turn it down as far as possible.
The collar points to the spring.
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Measure the overall spring length without a load.
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Mount spring
.
Guideline
Spring rate
Medium (standard)
80 N/mm (457 lb/in)
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Mount spring retainer
.
The open end is opposite the spring end.
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Alternative 1
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Tension the spring to the prescribed amount by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
Spring preload
20 mm (0.79 in)
Hook wrench (T106S) (
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
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Tension the spring to the amount measured during dismantling by turning
adjusting ring
.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
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Tighten lock nut
and the adjusting ring.
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