Showa BFRC Lite Owner's Manual

Showa BFRC Lite Owner's Manual

For 2016 kawasaki zx10r

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For 2016 KAWASAKI ZX10R
Owner's Manual
No. T574200-OME1
Read this manual carefully before operating this BFRC
lite Kit.
®
The best technology and the highest
quality to meet every user's needs.
Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd
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2016/06/13
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  • Page 1 For 2016 KAWASAKI ZX10R Owner’s Manual No. T574200-OME1 Read this manual carefully before operating this BFRC lite Kit. ® The best technology and the highest quality to meet every user’s needs. Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 10:32:21...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the SHOWA Balance Free Rear Cushion lite Kit (referred to as "the BFRC ® lite Kit"). The BFRC lite Kit is a suspension kit that provides the best performance and durability for public road ®...
  • Page 3 When using, make sure to perform the recommended inspection items de- CAUTION scribed in this manual. Always use the oils specified by SHOWA. When unspecified oils are used, it may cause function and performance de- terioration. Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:29...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ● Damping Force Tuning ......................5 Available Option Parts ........................6 Replacement Method of the Spring ............... 7 Removing ............................7 Installation ...........................9 Vehicle height adjusting with the lower metal ..........10 Troubleshooting .................... 12 Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:29...
  • Page 5: Overview

    Spring Adjuster COMP Page 5  Plug Bolt COMP Page 1, 5  Stay Page 3  Bolt M6 x 1.0 (2) Page 3 Bolt M8 x 1.25 (2) Page 3  Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:30...
  • Page 6: List Of Specification

    Explanation of Icons Used in this Manual In this manual, the following icon is displayed in illustrations for inspection and disassembling service to proceed smoothly. Icon Explanation Specify the tightening torque. Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:30...
  • Page 7: Installation Method Of The Product (Replacement From Standard Specification)

     For the tightening torque of each bolt, refer to the service manual of the motorcycle manufacturer. 3. Install the stay on the spring adjuster  5.9-8.8 N COMP   Install with M6 x 1.0 bolt  Tightening torque: 5.9 to 8.8 N·m Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:30...
  • Page 8: Measuring Vehicle Height After Replacing

    BFRC lite Kit. ® CAUTION  Conduct vehicle height tuning at installation with the spring preload.  If tuning is difficult, contact your nearest dealership that sells SHOWA prod- ucts. Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:30...
  • Page 9: Tuning Method

    Hard side.  The standard on the rebound side is 12 clicks counterclockwise from the position that is turned all the way on the Hard side. Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:31...
  • Page 10: Available Option Parts

    To widen the vehicle height tuning and setting change, a spring for replacement is available as the op- tional part. For purchasing, contact the specified dealership. Rate (N/mm) Specification Hard Medium hard Medium (Installation part at factory shipping) Medium soft Soft Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:31...
  • Page 11: Replacement Method Of The Spring

    Kit from the motorcycle. ® [Note] For the removing method of the rear cushion, refer to the service manual of the motorcycle manu- facturer. 2. Using a spring compressor, compress the spring  Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:32...
  • Page 12 3. Push down the spring seat stopper , and  remove the stopper ring  4. Remove the spring seat stopper and the  spring , and replace the spring.  Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:32...
  • Page 13: Installation

     5. Install the BFRC lite Kit to the motorcycle. ® For installation, refer to Installation Method of the Product (Replacement from Stan- dard Specification) (Page 3). Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:33...
  • Page 14: Vehicle Height Adjusting With The Lower Metal

     metal is the reference line. When set  in the center of line  , the whole length of the BFRC lite Kit is the reference di- ® mension. Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:33...
  • Page 15 Tightening torque: 20 to 30 N·m 4. Install the BFRC lite Kit to the motorcycle. ® For installation, refer to Installation Method of the Product (Replacement from Stan- dard Specification) (Page 3). 20-30 N Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:33...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    The gas filling pressure is high. Check at the dealership. Noise of the rear suspension. Damage. Check at the dealership. Abrasion of the cushion bear- Check at the dealership. ings. Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:33...
  • Page 17 This document guarantees warranty application (free repair) on the contents specified in this document. Manufacturer: SHOWA CORPORATION 1-14-1, Fujiwara-cho, Gyoda, Saitama 361-8506, Japan http://www.showa1.com Distributor: K-Tech Suspension Limited Rawdon Business Park, Marquis Dr, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6EJ UK. TEL +44 (0) 1283559000 http://www.ktechsuspension.com/ Balance Free Rear Cushion lite (BFRC lite)_オーナーズマニュアル_e.indd 2016/06/13 19:44:34...
  • Page 18  Failure and damage due to installation to a model the product is not intended for.  Failure and damage due to connected other devices.  Failure caused from using parts, oil, etc. not specified by SHOWA.  Replacement of consumable parts.

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