9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
Ad"usting the s
Caution
-
Measure dimension
G
of rear wheel unloaded. (
I!:!
p. 60)
-
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear
ing 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.
- Another person again measures the distance between the
rear axle and marking
SAG
on the rear fender using the sag
gauge.
-
Note down the value as dimension
0.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure
ments
G
and
0.
-
Check the riding sag.
Guideline
I
Riding sag
1
ao
mm (3.15 in)
If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
- Adjust the riding sag. (
a
p. 62)
reload of the shock absorber
Risk of injury
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incor
rectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
-
Please follow the description provided.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of
the spring.
Preparatory work
-
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
I!:!
p. 12)
-
Remove the shock absorber. (
I!:!
p. 63)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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