TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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Main work
–
Position the sag gage in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking
SAG
on the rear fender.
Sag gage (00029090200)
–
Note the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
–
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. (
–
Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
–
Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing
SAG
on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag (FC 350 EU)
35 mm (1.38 in)
Static sag (FC 350 US)
35 mm (1.38 in)
Static sag (FX 350)
35 mm (1.38 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.