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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Front shock absorber - adjusting the spring preload
8.4
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
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Extreme modifications to the adjustment of the spring elements can cause a serious deterioration in the handling charac-
teristics and overload some components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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After making adjustments, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
Info
Increasing the spring preload raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. This can have a large impact on vehicle handling.
Tip
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Jack up the vehicle. (
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Clean the shock absorber thoroughly.
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Release counter ring
Hook wrench (83019001000) (
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Turn adjusting ring
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Measure the overall spring pack when not under tension.
301790-11
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Tighten the spring pack by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Spring preload
it is unloaded and when it is installed.
The spring pack should never be installed loosely (without preload). The
standard setting is the lowest permissible spring preload. Therefore, you can
only increase the spring preload.
If you increase the spring preload, you should also slightly increase the
rebound damping.
The left and right shock absorbers should have the same settings.
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Tighten the lock ring and adjusting ring.
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Remove the vehicle from the work stand. (
800064-10
p. 12)
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p. 234)
until the spring pack is no longer under tension.
3 mm
5 mm
8 mm
is the difference in length between the spring pack when
p. 12)
to measurement
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