Adjusting The Riding Sag - GAS GAS MC 125 2022 Owner's Manual

10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

Main work
–
1
Loosen screw
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (90129051000)
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
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be
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necessary to increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
1
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber
adjusting ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
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: 65 ... 75 kg
(143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg
(165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg
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(187 ... 209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
.
2
until the spring is no longer under tension.
2
to specified dimen-
7 mm (0.28 in)
.
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 52)
p. 42)
p. 42)
( p. 50)
36 N/mm (206 lb/in)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
( p. 52)
p. 42)
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