SHERCO 2011 SE 2.5i-F, Owner'S Manual

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Pre-load adjustment of the rear
shock absorber spring
To adjust the rear shock absorber spring
pre-load
1. Loosen bolt
1
2. Turn bolt 2
3. Re-tighten 1
1
2
Adjust with precision pre-load of the
rear shock absorber spring
1. Bike supported by a suitable stand
- Measure the R1 dimension enters a
fixed point of the frame and the axis of
the wheels
2. The bike on 2 wheels
- Measure the R2 dimension enters the
same fixed point of the frame and the
axis of the wheels
- Set spring preloading in order to have:
R1 - R2 = 30mm
3. The pilot on bike
- Measure the R2 dimension enters the
same fixed point of the frame and the
axis of the wheels
- Set spring preloading in order to have:
R1 - R3 = 95mm
IMPORTANT
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- It is preferable to respect the dimen-
sion of 30mm.
- If the dimension of 95mm is not res-
pected, it is possible to change the
stiffness of the spring to reach correct
measure.