10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (FC 350 EU)
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
Spring rate (FC 350 US)
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
Spring rate (FX 350)
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the right side panel. (
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
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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. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
10.12
Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.