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8
SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
8.3
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
8.4
Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag
8.5
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
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Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
A
0 0 A
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Note down the value as dimension
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Measure distance
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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.
0 0 A
A
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
»
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. (
B
0 0 B
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clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
10 clicks
p. 11)
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of rear wheel unloaded. (
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20... 25 mm (0.79... 0.98 in)
p. 11)
p. 34)
and
p. 35)
34
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