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license-plate carrier and the
5
bolt 2 of the chain guard.
Load motorcycle with rider.
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With the assistance of a helper,
measure distance D between
points 1 and 2 again and cal-
culate difference (spring deflec-
tion) between the measured
values.
Adjustment of spring
z
preload dependent on
loading
Spring deflection of rear wheel
0.8...0.9 in (20...24 mm) (With
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
To increase the spring deflec-
tion (reduce spring preload),
use the tool from the onboard
tool kit to turn the adjustment
ring 2 in direction B.
To decrease the spring deflec-
tion (increase spring preload),
use the tool from the onboard
tool kit to turn the adjustment
ring 2 in direction A.
Tighten screw 1 to specified
torque.
Clamping bolt on upper
spring cup
2 lb/ft (3 Nm)
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)
OE
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Start engine.
NOTICE
Before setting the spring preload,
completely relieve the motorcycle
and remove any pieces of lug-
gage.
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