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9.7
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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
sag of the shock absorber
400990-10
- Measure distance
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of rear wheel unloaded.(
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p. 47)
- 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.
- Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed
point.
- Note down the value as dimension Ci).
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The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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and Ci).
- Check the riding sag.
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Riding sag
1100 mm (3.94 in)
If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
- Adjust the riding sag. (
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p. 49)
Adjusting the s�ring reload of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
- The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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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. (
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p. 10)
- Remove the seat. (
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p. 79)
- Remove the right side cover. (
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p. 78)
- Remove the main silencer.(
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p. 74)
- Remove the shock absorber. (
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p. 49)
- After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
- Loosen screw
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- Turn adjusting ring @ until the spring is no longer under tension.
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Hook wrench (T1 06S) (
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p. 227)
- Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
- Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring @ to measurement •.
Guideline
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Spring preload
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112 mm (0.47 in)
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Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
- Tighten screw
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Guideline
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Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
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M5
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