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9
SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
9.6
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
9.7
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Measure distance
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up
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and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed point.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
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If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. (
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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 shock absorber. (
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Release retaining ring
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T106S) (
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Measure the overall spring length without a load.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload
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Info
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. (
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Mount the side cover. (
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Mount the seat. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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70... 80 mm (2.76... 3.15 in)
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until the spring is fully relaxed.
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20 mm (0.79 in)
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and
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to the specified measurement.
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