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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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9.6
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
0
0
A
A
0
0
C
C
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
p. 38)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up
and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed point.
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Note down the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
C
.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
70… 80 mm (2.76… 3.15 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. (
p. 40)
9.7
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (
p. 10)
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Remove the seat. (
p. 62)
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Take off the side cover. (
p. 63)
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Remove the shock absorber. (
p. 40)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Release retaining ring
1
.
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Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is fully relaxed.
Hook wrench (T106S) (
p. 223)
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Measure the overall spring length without a load.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
2
to the specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
20 mm (0.79 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten retaining ring
1
.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. (
p. 41)
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Mount the side cover. (
p. 63)
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Mount the seat. (
p. 63)
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
p. 11)
