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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL XACT PRO 8950 Art. no. 53000175en http://www.wp-suspension.com...
- Page 3 DEAR WP CUSTOMER Congratulations on your decision to purchase a WP chassis component. You are now the owner of a state-of- DEAR WP CUSTOMER the-art sports chassis that you will continue to enjoy for a long time if you maintain it properly.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS ....12 Raising the motorcycle with a lift stand ........... 12 Removing standard shock absorber .......... 12 Installing the WP PRO COMPONENTS shock absorber ..12 Removing the motorcycle from the lift stand ..........12 TUNING THE CHASSIS........14 Checking the basic chassis setting with rider's weight....... -
Page 5: Means Of Representation 1
All work marked with this symbol requires specialist knowledge and technical understand- ing. In the interest of your own safety, have these jobs performed by a WP Authorized Cen- ter! There your WP chassis will be treated with the optimum care and attention by specially trained experts using the necessary special tools. -
Page 6: Safety Advice
2 SAFETY ADVICE Use definition – intended use This chassis component is designed and built to withstand the normal stresses and strains of regular racing. Info Only use this chassis component in closed-off areas remote from public road traffic. Only use this chassis component in the vehicle for which the chassis component is approved and/or recommended. -
Page 7: Safe Operation
Only use the chassis component when it is in perfect technical condition, in accordance with its intended use, and in a safe and environmentally compatible manner. If there are faults, which impair safety, have them immediately remedied in a WP Authorized Center. Adhere to the information and warning labels on the chassis component. -
Page 8: Correct Installation
Correct installation analogously to original components and in accordance with the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer is essential for ensuring maximum safety and functionality. It is therefore strongly recommended that you have the chassis component installed at a WP Authorized Cen- ter. -
Page 9: Important Notes 3
IMPORTANT NOTES 3 Manufacturer and implied warranty The work prescribed in the service schedule must be carried out in a WP Authorized Center only, since other- wise no warranty claims will be recognized. Damage or secondary damage caused by tampering with and/or conversions on the chassis component are not covered by the warranty. -
Page 10: Serial Numbers
4 SERIAL NUMBERS Shock absorber article number The shock absorber article number is stamped on the base of the shock absorber. Info The shock absorber article number consists of an eight- figure number with a single letter in the sixth position. M01599-10... -
Page 11: Preparing For Use 5
PREPARING FOR USE 5 Advice on preparing for first use Warning Danger of accident Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling charac- teristic. Extreme modifications to the suspension setting may cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristic and overload components. –... -
Page 12: Riding Instructions
6 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS Checks and maintenance measures when preparing for use Info Before every use, check the condition of the chassis component and ensure that it is safe to operate. The chassis must be in perfect technical condition when it is being operated. –... -
Page 13: Service Schedule 7
SERVICE SCHEDULE 7 Additional information Any further work that results from the required work or from the recommended work must be ordered sepa- rately and can be invoiced separately. Different service intervals may apply in your country, depending on the local operating conditions. Required work Every 40 operating hours ●... -
Page 14: Service Work On The Chassis
Removing standard shock absorber – Remove the standard shock absorber as per the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer. H03314-10 Installing the WP PRO COMPONENTS shock absorber – Install the shock absorber in accordance with the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer. H03314-11... - Page 15 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 8 – Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand as per the instruc- tions of the vehicle manufacturer. – Remove the lift stand. H03151-01...
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Page 16: Tuning The Chassis
9 TUNING THE CHASSIS Checking the basic chassis setting with rider's weight – For optimal motorcycle riding characteristics and to avoid damage to forks, shock absorbers, link fork and frame, the basic settings of the suspension components must match the rider's weight. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Low-Speed Compression Damping Of The Shock Absorber
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen. – Please follow the description provided. (Your WP Authorized Center will be pleased to assist you.) Info The effect of the low-speed setting can be seen in slow to normal compression of the shock absorber. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Low-Speed Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incor- rectly. The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen. – Please follow the description provided. (Your WP Authorized Center will be pleased to assist you.) – Turn adjusting screw clockwise up to the last perceptible click. -
Page 19: Adjusting The High-Speed Rebound Damping Of The Shock Absorber
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incor- rectly. The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen. – Please follow the description provided. (Your WP Authorized Center will be pleased to assist you.) – Turn adjusting screw clockwise up to the last perceptible click. -
Page 20: Measuring The Rear Wheel Dimension Unloaded
9 TUNING THE CHASSIS Info Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn coun- terclockwise to reduce the damping at a fast rebound speed. Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded Preparatory work – Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. -
Page 21: Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen. – Please follow the description provided. (Your WP Authorized Center will be pleased to assist you.) – Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note down the value. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Riding Sag
Choose and mount a suitable spring. Info The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring. Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload. Suitable springs are available from a WP Authorized Center. B00292-10 Finishing work –... -
Page 23: Technical Data 10
TECHNICAL DATA 10 10.1 Shock absorber Shock absorber article number 18.18.0T.07 Shock absorber XACT PRO 8950 Low-speed compression damping 125/150/250 SX EU 12 clicks TC 125/150/250 EU 250 SX‑F EU 10 clicks FC 250 EU 350/450 SX‑F EU, 125/250 SX US, 15 clicks 250/350/450 SX‑F US... - Page 24 10 TECHNICAL DATA FC 250/350/450 US 40 mm (1.57 in) Riding sag All EU versions 105 mm (4.13 in) All US versions 104 mm (4.09 in) Fitted length 477 mm (18.78 in) Shock absorber fluid ( p. 23) SAE 2.5...
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Page 25: Substances 11
SUBSTANCES 11 Shock absorber fluid (SAE 2.5) (50180751S1) Standard/classification – SAE ( p. 24) (SAE 2.5) Guideline – Use only oils that comply with the specified standards (see specifications on the container) and that exhibit the corresponding properties. -
Page 26: Standards
12 STANDARDS The SAE viscosity classes were defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers and are used for classifying oils according to their viscosity. The viscosity describes only one property of oil and says nothing about quality. -
Page 27: List Of Abbreviations 13
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 13 Art. no. Article number circa compare e.g. for example etc. et cetera i.a. inter alia number poss. possibly... -
Page 28: Index
..... . . 8 high-speed compression damping, adjusting high-speed rebound damping, adjusting ..17 installing the WP PRO COMPONENTS version 12 low-speed compression damping, adjusting . 15 low-speed rebound damping, adjusting ..16 riding sag, checking . - Page 29 *53000175en* 53000175en 02/2019 WP Suspension GmbH 5230 Mattighofen | Austria http://www.wp-suspension.com...
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