TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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10.8
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
402416-10
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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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Remeasure the distance between the rear axle and the marking on
the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
B
.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag (MC)
35 mm (1.38 in)
Static sag (EX)
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.
(
10.9
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
402417-10
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Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full
protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet
on footrests) and bounces up and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now remeasures the distance between the rear axle
and the marking on the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
C
.
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Check riding sag.
Riding sag (MC)
105 mm (4.13 in)
Riding sag (EX)
105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
