10.11
Adjusting the riding sag
10.12
Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (MC)
Weight of rider: 65 ... 75 kg
(143 ... 165 lb.)
Weight of rider: 75 ... 85 kg
(165 ... 187 lb.)
Weight of rider: 85 ... 95 kg
B00292-10
(187 ... 209 lb.)
Spring rate (EX)
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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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.
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TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
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45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
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