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ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Verification of adjustment settings on
the system is mandatory after first use on the
motorcycle. The rubber track tension, the
suspension’s angle of attack and the tension in
the drive chains must be re-checked. Incorrect
adjustments can decrease system performance
and produce premature wear on certain
components.
NOTE: To make the following adjustments, position
the vehicle on a flat and level surface.
ANGLE OF ATTACK - SUSPENSION
CAUTION: To correctly set the rear system’s angle
of attack, the suspension’s limiter cable cams
must be in the short position. Refer to the
"SUSPENSION - LIMITER CABLE ADJUSTMENT"
section in this manual.
Adjustment principle
: When laying down the
suspension on a flat surface, contact between
track and suspension rail must happen at the
same time along the entire length of the rail.
Figure 5.
Figure 5
To set the suspension at the correct angle of
attack, perform the following:
• The vehicle must upright and stable, unable to
tip over. There must not be any extra load on
the vehicle.
NOTE: To check the suspension’s angle of attack, lift
the back of the motorcycle and lay it down
slowly.
• Loosen the rod end’s jam nut. Adjust the length
of rod end by turning the strut rod using a 25
mm wrench. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
• Lift the back of motorcycle and lay it back down
slowly. Check to see if suspension rail comes
down at the same time along its entire length.
• Adjust rod end length until a perfect contact is
obtained along the entire length of the
suspension rail.
NOTE: Check pressure on the track’s exterior treads. If
the angle is correctly set, pressure will be
evenly distributed at the front, center, and back
of the rail. If setting is incorrect, a greater
deformation of the front or back treads will be
noticeable.
• Re-tighten the jam nut to 40 N-m [30 lb-ft] after
the correct setting has been obtained.
CAUTION: Follow the recommended torque when
tightening the jam nut. Overtightening the nut
might damage the rod end.
NOTE: The rod end must not show more than 30 mm
of threads following the setting of the
suspension’s angle of attack. If more than 30
mm of threads are visible, re-check the
adjustment setting or consult the Installation
Guidelines specific to your motorcycle model
and verify the assembly order of strut rod
components on the motorcycle frame.
