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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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10.6 Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 28)
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Main work
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Measure the distance
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as vertical as possible
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between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
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Make a note of the value as measurement

.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 28)
10.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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0 0 B B
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 24)
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Hold the motorcycle in a vertical position with the assistance of another person.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Make a note of the value as measurement

.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag 30 mm (1.18 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( p. 25)
10.8 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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0 0 C C
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Measure distance

of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 24)
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider sits down on the saddle in
full protective clothing in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounces
up and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed point.
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Make a note of the value as measurement  .
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements

and

.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 70 mm (2.76 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 25)