BMW G450X 2008 Rider's Manual page 38

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Measure distance d between
screw 1 in rear fairing and up-
per edge of axle tube 2.
z
Remove auxiliary stand and
hold motorcycle vertical with
assistance of another person.
Remeasure spacing d between
points 1 and 2 and calculate
difference between measured
values.
Static sag of spring strut
Compression of rear-wheel
springs
Static sag of spring strut
1.4...1.6 in (35...40 mm) (with
operating materials and with-
out load)
If the calculated value lies outside
the target range:
Adjust spring preload so that
static sag is within target range.
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 37).
Checking driving sag
Adjusting static sag (
Not the measured distance for
the unloaded rear wheel.
Load motorcycle with a driver
in full protective clothing in nor-
mal seating position with assis-
tance of another person. Rock
up and down several times.
Measure distance d between
35).
points 1 and 2 with assistance
of another person. Calculate
difference between this value
and noted value for unloaded
rear wheel.