Adjusting The Riding Sag - GAS GAS MC 85 2023 Owner's Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the riding sag

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Main work
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note
down the value.
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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
The spring preload is the difference between the relaxed
spring length and the tensioned spring length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be
necessary to increase or decrease the spring preload.
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1
Tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber
adjusting ring
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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
Weight of rider: < 45 kg
(< 99 lb.)
Weight of rider: 45 ... 55 kg
(99 ... 121 lb.)
Weight of rider: > 55 kg
(> 121 lb.)
2
to specified dimen-
11 mm (0.43 in)
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 52)
p. 41)
p. 41)
( p. 51)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)