
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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13.12
Adjusting the riding sag
x
–
Remove shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143… 165 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.)
69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187… 209 lb.)
72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
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Install the shock absorber.
x
–
Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
–
Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
13.13
Removing the shock absorber
x
–
Jack up the motorcycle. (
600668-10
–
Remove screw
and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
, push splash protector
to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
13.14
Installing the shock absorber
x
600668-11
–
Push splash protector
to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber
M12
80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12
80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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