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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
Adjusting the s�ring
Caution
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incor-
Risk of injury
rectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of
the spring.
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Measure distance
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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.
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Another person now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
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Note down the value as dimension (9.
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The riding sag is the difference between measure
G
ments
and (9.
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Check the riding sag.
I Riding sag
If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
reload of the shock absorber
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
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Remove the right side cover.
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Remove the main silencer.
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Remove the seat.
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Remove the manifold.
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Remove shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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of rear wheel unloaded.
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1100 mm (3.94 in)
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p. 55)
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p. 14)
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p. 97)
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p. 88)
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p. 84)
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