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11 SUSPENSION SETTING
11.8
11.9
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Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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A
Measure dimension
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
–
Measure the distance between rear axle and fixed point
again.
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Note the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure-
A
B
ments
and
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag
»
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
p. 35)
–
A
Measure dimension
of rear wheel unloaded. (
–
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting
position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and down a few
times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
–
Another person now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
–
Note the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
A
C
ments
and
–
Check riding sag.
Riding sag
»
If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
p. 33)
B
.
.
12 mm (0.47 in)
p. 33)
C
.
.
80 mm (3.15 in)
(
p. 36)
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