MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
Bleeding the fork legs
9.16
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Loosen locking ring
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length without a load.
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Tension the spring by turning the adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
700541-01
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Tighten locking ring
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Install the shock absorber.
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
x
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
18 mm (0.71 in)
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x
to the prescribed value.
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