11 SUSPENSION SETTING
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Guideline
Spring rate
"Comfort" variant
"Standard" variant
"Sport" variant
Info
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
(SX‑E 5)
–
Select and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 15 ...
25 kg (33 ... 55 lb.)
Weight of rider (stan-
dard): 25 ... 35 kg (55
... 77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35 ...
45 kg (77 ... 99 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. (
(SX‑E 5)
–
Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
(SX‑E 5)
–
Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
(SX‑E 5)
–
Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber.
(
p. 32)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate can
only be changed by
replacing the shock
absorber.
25 N/mm (143 lb/in)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
(
p. 57)
p. 46)
p. 33)
p. 34)