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10.8
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
10.9
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Measure dimension
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure-
ments
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag (All EU models)
Static sag (All US models
apart from Rockstar Edition)
Static sag (FX 450)
Static sag (Rockstar Edition)
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
402416-10
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
p. 44)
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Measure dimension
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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
gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
ments
–
Check riding sag.
Riding sag (All EU models)
Riding sag (All US models
apart from Rockstar Edition)
402417-10
Riding sag (FX 450)
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
B
.
A
B
and
.
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
C
.
A
C
and
.
105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
p. 55)
p. 42)
p. 42)
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