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Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
Ad"usting the s
Caution
Risk of injury
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incor
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.
9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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Measure dimension
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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 again measures the distance between the
rear axle and marking
gauge.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure
G
ments
and
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Check the riding sag.
I
Guideline
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 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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SAG
on the rear fender using the sag
0.
0.
1
ao
mm (3.15 in)
(a
p. 62)
(I!:!
p. 12)
(I!:!
p. 63)
p. 60)
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