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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
8.3
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.
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
8.4
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
8.5
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Do not loosen nut
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
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Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Measure the distance – as vertically as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, such as a mark on the side cover.
0 0 A
A
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Make note of the value as measurement
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Follow-up 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
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. (
0 0 B
B
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clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
1
!
2
28 clicks
24 clicks
22 clicks
p. 10)
.
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
A
.
B
34 mm (1.34 in)
p. 10)
p. 42)
and
.
A
B
p. 43)
42
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