12 SEAT HEIGHT
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12.2
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Seat height adjustment options
H03605-01
Adjusting the seat height on the shock absorber
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling charac-
teristic.
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Make sure your child rides slowly to start with after making adjustments in order that he or she can
assess the new handling characteristic.
Info
If the seat height is adjusted on the shock absorber, the seat height should also be adjusted on the fork.
M01705-10
This vehicle offers several options for adjusting the seat height to
the rider's height.
The seat height can be changed with the mounting position of
the fork, shock absorber, and frame.
Info
When adjusting the seat height on the fork and shock
absorber, make sure that the vehicle is as straight as pos-
sible after completion of the work.
If the seat height on the shock absorber is set low, the
fork should be pushed through further and vice versa.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Hold the rear wheel with the link fork and remove screw
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Position the shock absorber according to the required seat
height.
Guideline
High seat position
Low seat position
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, top
M10
shock absorber
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
p. 45)
A
B
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45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
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Loctite
p. 45)
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