MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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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 when not under tension.
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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 Chassis 690 SMC
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2009 690 SMC EU 690 SMC AUS UK ART NO 3211365en...
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Page 8: ...CONTENTS 6 AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES 176 STANDARDS 178 INDEX 179...
Page 14: ...VIEW OF VEHICLE 12 3 1 View of vehicle front left side 600637 10...
Page 16: ...VIEW OF VEHICLE 14 3 2 View of vehicle rear right 600638 10...
