
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.1
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteris-
tic.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
Info
The spring preload defines the initial status of the spring operation on the shock absorber.
The best spring preload setting is achieved when it is set for the weight of the rider and that of any lug-
gage and a passenger, thus ensuring an ideal compromise between handling and stability.
S04220-10
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Adjust the spring preload by turning adjusting ring
1
using
the hook wrench from the tool set.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
3 clicks
Hook wrench, shock absorber (90529077000)
Extension for hook wrench (90129099025)
Info
The spring preload can be set to 10 different positions.
Summary of Contents for F4175T2
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Page 14: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 12 2 5 Overview of labels S04248 10 ...
Page 17: ...SAFETY ADVICE 2 15 S04198 01 Type label for USA S04197 01 Information on noise emissions ...
Page 27: ...IMPORTANT NOTES 3 25 ...
Page 28: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 26 4 1 View of vehicle front left example S04246 10 ...
Page 30: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 28 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example S04245 10 ...
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