
TUNING THE CHASSIS
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401025-10
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Loosen screw
.
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Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to measurement
.
Guideline
Spring preload (All SX
‑
F EU models)
15 mm (0.59 in)
Spring preload (SX
‑
F USA)
12 mm (0.47 in)
Spring preload (XC
‑
F)
12 mm (0.47 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
–
Install the shock absorber.
x
9.10
Adjusting the riding sag
x
–
Remove the shock absorber.
x
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
B00292-10
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (All SX
‑
F EU models)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Spring rate (SX
‑
F USA)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Spring rate (XC
‑
F)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
54 N/mm (308 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
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Install the shock absorber.
x
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
–
Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
–
Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (