TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
35
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Main work
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Position the sag gage in the rear axle and measure the distance to
marking
SAG
on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090000)
Sag gage pin (00029990010)
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Note down the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
10.8
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 again between the rear axle and marking
SAG
on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag
35 mm (1.38 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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