10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Main work
–
Loosen screw
1
.
–
Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
2
to the speci-
fied measurement
A
.
Guideline
Spring preload (SX
‑
F EU)
8 mm (0.31 in)
Spring preload (SX
‑
F US)
7 mm (0.28 in)
Spring preload (XC
‑
F US)
8 mm (0.31 in)
Spring preload (HERLINGS
REPLICA)
7 mm (0.28 in)
Spring preload (FACTORY
EDITION)
7 mm (0.28 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten screw
1
.
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
10.11
Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.