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9 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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9.1 Checking the basic chassis setting with rider's weight
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For optimal motorcycle riding characteristics and to avoid
damage to forks, shock absorbers, link fork and frame, the
basic settings of the suspension components must match the
rider's weight.
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This chassis component is factory set to a standard rider's
weight.
Guideline
Standard rider weight 75 … 85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
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If the rider's weight is above or below this range, the basic
setting of the suspension components must be adjusted
accordingly.
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Small weight differences can be compensated by adjust-
ing the spring preload, but in the case of large weight differ-
ences, the springs must be replaced.
9.2 Compression damping of the shock absorber
The compression damping of the shock absorber is divided into two ranges: high-speed and low-speed.
High-speed and low-speed refer to the compression speed of the rear wheel suspension and not to the vehicle
speed.
The high-speed compression adjuster has an effect, for example, when landing after a jump: the rear wheel
suspension compresses quickly.
The low-speed compression adjuster has an effect, for example, when riding over long ground swells: the rear
wheel suspension compresses slowly.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transition between high-speed and low-speed is
gradual. Thus, modifications in the high-speed range affect the compression damping in the low-speed range
and vice versa.
9.3 Shock absorber rebound damping
The rebound damping of the shock absorber is divided into two ranges: high-speed and low-speed.
High-speed and low-speed refer to the rebound suspension speed of the rear wheel and not to the vehicle
speed.
The high-speed compression adjuster has an effect, for example, on the rebound of the rear wheel after a jump
and and on the traction: the rear wheel rebounds quickly.
The low-speed compression adjuster affects the overall vehicle balance.
These two ranges can be adjusted separately, although the transition between high-speed and low-speed is
gradual. Consequently, modifications in the high-speed range affect the rebound in the low-speed range and
vice versa.