10
TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Tighten retaining ring
.
V00262-10
(50 SX Mini)
–
Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note down the
value.
–
Loosen retaining ring
.
–
Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to the specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
5 mm (0.2 in)
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the relaxed spring length
and the tensioned spring length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
Tighten retaining ring
.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
10.11
Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
(50 SX)
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
(50 SX Mini)
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the rear wheel.
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
B00292-10
Main work
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (50 SX)
Weight of rider: 15… 25 kg (33…
55 lb.)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
Weight of rider (standard): 25…
35 kg (55… 77 lb.)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 35… 45 kg (77…
99 lb.)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
Spring rate (50 SX Mini)
Weight of rider: 15… 25 kg (33…
55 lb.)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
Weight of rider (standard): 25…
35 kg (55… 77 lb.)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 35… 45 kg (77…
99 lb.)
85 N/mm (485 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.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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