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10.12
Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
10.13
Adjusting the fork air pressure
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension setting may seriously alter the handling characteristic.
Modifications which are not coordinated with others to the suspension setting may cause a serious deterioration
in the handling characteristic and overload components.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
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Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg
(143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg
(165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg
(187 ... 209 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
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Install the main silencer. (
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Install the right side panel. (
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Install the frame protector. (
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Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (
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Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Smaller differences in the rider's weight can be compensated for by
the fork air pressure.
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However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on com-
pression), the fork air pressure must be increased, within the speci-
fied values, to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
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If the fork feels unusually hard after extended periods of operation,
the fork legs need to be bled.
401000-01
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
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p. 59)
p. 86)
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p. 62)
p. 50)
p. 38)
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p. 47)
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