17 TUNING THE ENGINE
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17.10
Engine characteristic
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auxiliary spring
B00056-10
The auxiliary spring is located on the right side of the engine
below the water pump cover.
Possible states
• Auxiliary spring with green color coding
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Auxiliary spring for
soft performance.
• Auxiliary spring with yellow color coding
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Auxiliary spring for
more aggressive performance than with a green spring.
• Auxiliary spring with blue color coding
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Auxiliary spring for
more aggressive performance than with a yellow spring.
• Auxiliary spring with red color coding
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Auxiliary spring for
more aggressive performance than with a blue spring.
• Auxiliary spring without color coding
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Auxiliary spring for
progressive performance (at first more aggressive than with
the red spring, then softer than with the red spring).
The engine characteristic can be influenced by different spring
strengths of auxiliary spring
1
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Info
The auxiliary spring mounted in the as-delivered state as
well as the additionally available auxiliary springs can differ
depending on model.
17.11
Engine characteristic
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setting the auxiliary spring
Warning
Danger of burns
Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not touch any parts such as the exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, or brake system
before the vehicle parts have cooled down.
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Let the vehicle parts cool down before you perform any work on the vehicle.
Preparatory work
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Tilt the motorcycle to the left and secure against falling in this
position.
Guideline
Angle of title approx.
45°
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Main work
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Remove screws
1
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