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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 RACING models)
Weight of rider: 55 ... 70 kg
(121 ... 154 lb.)
Weight of rider: 70 ... 85 kg
(154 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
B00292-10
100 kg (187 ... 220 lb.)
Spring rate (TXT GP 125)
Weight of rider: 55 ... 70 kg
(121 ... 154 lb.)
Weight of rider: 70 ... 80 kg
(154 ... 176 lb.)
Weight of rider: 80 ... 85 kg
(176 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
100 kg (187 ... 220 lb.)
Spring rate (TXT GP 250/280/300)
Weight of rider: 55 ... 70 kg
(121 ... 154 lb.)
Weight of rider: 70 ... 80 kg
(154 ... 176 lb.)
Weight of rider: 80 ... 85 kg
(176 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
100 kg (187 ... 220 lb.)
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the main silencer. (
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Install the air filter box.
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Install the fuel tank. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
70 N/mm (400 lb/in)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
67.5 N/mm (385.4 lb/in)
70 N/mm (400 lb/in)
72.5 N/mm (414 lb/in)
67.5 N/mm (385.4 lb/in)
70 N/mm (400 lb/in)
72.5 N/mm (414 lb/in)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
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