Adjusting The Riding Sag - GAS GAS MC-E 5 Owner's Manual

11 SUSPENSION SETTING
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Adjusting the riding sag

B00292-10
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the relaxed
spring length and the tensioned spring length.
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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1
Tighten retaining ring .
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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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
Weight of rider: 15 ... 25 kg
(33 ... 55 lb.)
Weight of rider (standard):
25 ... 35 kg (55 ... 77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35 ... 45 kg
(77 ... 99 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing
the spring preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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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. (
3 mm (0.12 in)
( p. 51)
p. 42)
p. 42)
( p. 51)
25 N/mm (143 lb/in)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
( p. 51)
p. 42)
p. 32)
p. 33)
p. 31)