10.17
Adjusting the seat height
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteris-
tic.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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1
Remove nut
E00746-10
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Hold the rear wheel with the link fork and remove screw
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Position the shock absorber according to the required seat
height.
Guideline
Low seat position (standard)
High seat position
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Position screw
E00745-10
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1
Mount nut
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber
E00746-10
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
p. 42)
.
A
B
2
.
and tighten the fitting.
M10
45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
2
.
Loctite
®
243™
p. 42)
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