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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.11
40
F03627-10
Adjusting the riding sag
B00292-10
Main work
–
1
Loosen screw
.
–
2
Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must be
removed to accurately measure the spring length.
–
Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under ten-
sion.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
sion
.
Guideline
Spring preload
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be
necessary to increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
1
Tighten bolt
.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber
adjusting ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
–
Install the main silencer. (
–
Install the right side panel. (
–
Install the frame protector. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the frame protector. (
–
Remove the right side panel. (
–
Remove main silencer. (
p. 66)
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
2
to specified dimen-
8 mm (0.31 in)
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
(
p. 59)
p. 86)
p. 67)
p. 62)
p. 50)
p. 47)
p. 47)
p. 50)
p. 62)
(
p. 58)
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