TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
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Main work
–
Loosen screw
1
.
–
Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
Holding wrench (90129051000)
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
2
to measure-
ment
A
.
Guideline
Spring preload
10 mm (0.39 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.
–
Lock the seat. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
11.10
Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Fold the seat up. (
–
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
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
68 N/mm (388 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
69 N/mm (394 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.