04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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6.4
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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0
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B
B
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A
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Measure distance
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
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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
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Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
and
.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
12 mm (0.47 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. (
6.5
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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C
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Measure distance
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle in a vertical position and seat your child, wearing a full set of
protective clothing, on the motorcycle in the normal sitting position (feet on the
footrests). Your child should bounce up and down several times so that the rear
wheel suspension can level out.
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Now 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 riding sag is the difference between measurements
and
.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
90 mm (3.54 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. (
6.6
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents
The shock absorber is under high pressure.
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The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
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Remove shock absorber. (
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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