11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.7
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point
again.
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Note down the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
20 mm (0.79 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.
(
11.8
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat 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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Note down the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
C
.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
100 mm (3.94 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
