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11
TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.10
Adjusting the riding sag
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (90129051000)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload (All 125/150 models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Spring preload (All 250/300 models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
402405-10
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (All 125/150 models)
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
B00292-10
209 lb.)
Spring rate (All 250/300 models)
Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143...
165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165...
187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187...
209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
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p. 60)
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p. 61)
to measurement
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6 mm (0.24 in)
6 mm (0.24 in)
6 mm (0.24 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
8 mm (0.31 in)
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
p. 51)
p. 51)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
p. 51)
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