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11
TUNING THE CHASSIS
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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.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand.
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Remove the seat. (
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Take off the side cover. (
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Remove the air filter box.
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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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Loosen retaining ring
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T106S)
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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
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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 retaining ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
p. 90)
p. 91)
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
21 mm (0.83 in)
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to the specified measurement.
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