MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Remove the shock absorber.
x
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
700541-01
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Loosen locking ring
.
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Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length without a load.
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Tension the spring by turning the adjusting ring
to the prescribed value.
Guideline
Spring preload
18 mm (0.71 in)
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Tighten locking ring
.
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Install the shock absorber.
x
9.16
Bleeding the fork legs
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
Summary of Contents for 690 SMC USA 2010
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2010 690 SMC USA Art no 3211518en...
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Page 8: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES 185 STANDARDS 188 INDEX 189...
Page 13: ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION 11...
Page 14: ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 2 1 Overview of warning labels 100330 10...
Page 16: ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION 14 100340 01 Type label USA 100847 01 Information emission control...
Page 22: ...VIEW OF VEHICLE 20 3 1 View of vehicle front left side 100328 10...
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