Adjusting The Riding Sag - GAS GAS MC50 2021 Owner's Manual

10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

Main work
–
Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note
down the value.
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Loosen retaining ring
–
Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T304)
Hook wrench (T1533)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must be
removed to accurately measure the spring length.
–
Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under ten-
sion.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
sion .
Guideline
Spring preload
F03048-10
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.
–
Tighten retaining ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
–
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
B00292-10
(77 ... 99 lb.)
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under tension.
2
to specified dimen-
3 mm (0.12 in)
1
.
( p. 49)
p. 37)
p. 37)
( p. 49)
25 N/mm (143 lb/in)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
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