10.11
Adjusting the riding sag
Main work
–
Loosen screw
–
Turn adjusting ring
sion.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must be
removed to accurately measure the spring length.
–
Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
dimension
Guideline
Spring preload (All EU mod-
els)
Spring preload (SX‑F US)
402659-10
Spring preload (XC‑F US)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
.
8 mm (0.31 in)
9 mm (0.35 in)
7 mm (0.28 in)
1
.
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
(
p. 65)
p. 50)
(
p. 64)
2
to specified
p. 94)
p. 50)
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