Table of Contents
Advertisement
9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
9.8
62
Ad"usting the riding sag
B00292-10
Main work
O.
-
Loosen screw
8
-
Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under ten-
sion.
I Hook wrench (T1 06S)
(ia:!
-
Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not
under tension.
-
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
ment 6).
Guideline
I Spring preload
•
Info
I
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
O.
-
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
-
Install the shock absorber.
-
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
-
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever.
Preparatory work
-
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
-
Remove the shock absorber.
-
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
-
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ...
75 kg (143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ...
85 kg (165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ...
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
•
Info
I
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
-
Install the shock absorber.
-
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever.
p. 303)
8
to measure
118 mm (0. 71 in)
MS
5 Nm (3. 7 lbf ft)
(�
p. 64)
(!!ll
p. 12)
(11!,!l
p. 150)
(�
p. 12)
(�
p. 63)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
51 N/mm (291 lb/in)
(ia:!
p. 64)
(a
p. 150)
Advertisement
Table of Contents
