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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (All RACING models)
Weight of rider: 55 … 70 kg
(121 … 154 lb.)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 70 … 85 kg
(154 … 187 lb.)
70 N/mm (400 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
100 kg (187 … 220 lb.)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
Spring rate (TXT GP 125)
Weight of rider: 55 … 70 kg
(121 … 154 lb.)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 70 … 80 kg
(154 … 176 lb.)
67.5 N/mm (385.4 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 80 … 85 kg
(176 … 187 lb.)
70 N/mm (400 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
100 kg (187 … 220 lb.)
72.5 N/mm (414 lb/in)
Spring rate (TXT GP 250/280/300)
Weight of rider: 55 … 70 kg
(121 … 154 lb.)
67.5 N/mm (385.4 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 70 … 80 kg
(154 … 176 lb.)
70 N/mm (400 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 80 … 85 kg
(176 … 187 lb.)
72.5 N/mm (414 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
100 kg (187 … 220 lb.)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the main silencer. (
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Install the air filter box.
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Install the fuel tank. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (