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SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
9
Ad"ustin the rebound dam in of the shock absorber
Caution
Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incorrectly.
Risk of injury
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
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Please follow the description provided.
9.4
Measurin rear wheel sa unloaded
Checkin the static sag of the shock absorber
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
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Info
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Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
Main work
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Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed point such as a
marking on the side cover.
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Note down the value as dimension f).
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
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Measure distance f) 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
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Info
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The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
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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.
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
14 clicks
12 clicks
10 clicks
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p. 10)
(il!]l
p. 10)
(0
p. 47)
0.
120 mm (0.79 in)
47
e
0.
and
(il!]l
p. 48)
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