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10.11
Adjusting the riding sag
Main work
–
Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
–
Loosen screw
–
Turn adjusting ring
sion.
Holding wrench (90129051000)
–
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
ment
.
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
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may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten screw
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
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.
Main work
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: < 45 kg
(< 99 lb.)
Weight of rider: 45 ...
55 kg (99 ... 121 lb.)
Weight of rider: > 55 kg
B00292-10
(> 121 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
11 mm (0.43 in)
1
.
(
p. 53)
p. 44)
(
p. 53)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
(
p. 53)
2
to measure-
p. 44)
p. 44)
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