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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
6.4
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
6.5
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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Measure distance
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Hold the motorcycle in a vertical position and seat the rider, wearing a full set of
protective clothing, on the motorcycle in the normal sitting position (feet on the
footrests). The rider should bounce up and down several times so that the rear
0 0 A
A
wheel suspension can level out.
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Now measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag (50 SX)
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Riding sag (50 SX Mini)
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If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag. (
400222-10
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Remove shock absorber. (
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note down the value.
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Loosen lock ring
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Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (T106S) (
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
Guideline
Spring preload (50 SX)
700506-01
Standard
Spring preload (50 SX Mini)
Standard
Info
Measure is the difference between the relaxed spring length and the ten-
sioned spring length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten lock ring
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Install shock absorber. (
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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45... 55 mm (1.77... 2.17 in)
40... 50 mm (1.57... 1.97 in)
p. 24)
p. 24)
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
p. 146)
3 mm (0.12 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
.
p. 24)
p. 22)
and
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to measurement.
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