
TUNING THE CHASSIS 12
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12.7
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between rear axle and fixed point again.
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Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag
25 mm (0.98 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
12.8
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
–
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, 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 the fixed point.
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Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
C
.
–
Check riding sag.
Riding sag
115 mm (4.53 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
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