11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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A
Measure dimension
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Again measure the distance between the rear axle and mark-
ing SAG on the rear fender using the sag gauge.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure-
A
B
ments
and
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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p. 47)
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A
Measure dimension
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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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 SAG on the rear fender using the sag
gauge.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
A
C
ments
and
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Check the riding sag.
Guideline
Riding sag
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If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
p. 45)
B
.
.
35 mm (1.38 in)
p. 45)
C
.
.
110 mm (4.33 in)
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p. 48)