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9.4
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Checkin the static sa of the shock absorber
9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
Main work
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Measure the distance - as vertically as possible - between
the rear axle and a fixed point such as a mark on the side
cover.
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Make note of the value as measurement 6).
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Measure distance 6) of rear wheel unloaded.
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point again.
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Note down the value as dimension G).
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure
ments 6) and G).
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Check the static sag.
I
Static sag
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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p. 52)
(a
p. 13)
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p. 13)
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p. 51)
3
mm (1.18 in)
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