04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
36
200893-10
Alternative 1
–
Tension the spring to the defined length by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
5 mm (0.2 in)
Hook wrench (T304) (
Hook wrench (T1533) (
Alternative 2
Warning
Danger of accidents
Modifications to the suspension settings can seri-
ously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
–
Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can
cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristics and
overload some components.
–
Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
–
After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the
new ride behavior.
–
Tension the spring to the length measured during disassembly by turning the
adjusting ring.
–
Lock the lock nut and adjusting ring.
6.22
Installing the spring (50 SX)
–
Assemble the damper. (
200896-10
–
Clamp the damper into the vise using soft jaws.
–
Mount the retaining ring and turn it all the way down.
The collar faces the adjusting ring.
–
Mount the adjusting ring and turn it all the way down.
The collar faces the spring.
–
Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
–
Mount the spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: < 25 kg (< 55 lb.)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 25… 35 kg (55…
77 lb.)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
Weight of rider: > 40 kg (> 88 lb.)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
200895-10
–
Mount spring retainer
.
The open end is across from the spring end.
200893-10
Alternative 1
–
Tension the spring to the defined length by turning the adjusting ring.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard
3 mm (0.12 in)
Hook wrench (T304) (
Hook wrench (T1533) (
PartShark.com
877-999-5686