10
TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.7
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
10.8
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Position the sag gauge in the rear axle and measure the distance to marking SAG on
the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090000)
Pin for sag gauge (00029990010)
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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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Again measure the distance between the rear axle and marking SAG on the rear
fender using the sag gauge.
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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 (SX‑F EU)
Static sag (SX‑F US)
Static sag (XC‑F US)
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring pretension of the shock absorber.
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A
.
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
B
.
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
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p. 32)
A
B
and
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p. 33)
32
.