11.10
Adjusting the riding sag
11.11
Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
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.
Main work
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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 ...
B00292-10
95 kg (187 ... 209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's
weight can be compensated by the spring preload.
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However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on
compression), harder springs must be fitted to avoid damage
to the fork and frame.
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If the fork feels unusually hard after extended periods of oper-
ation, the fork legs need to be bled.
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11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
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p. 66)
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