Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber; Checking The Riding Sag Of The Shock Absorber - GAS GAS MC 450F 2022 Owner's Manual

10.8

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

10.9

Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber

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Measure dimension
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
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Remeasure the distance between the rear axle and the marking on
the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
B
and
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Check the static sag.
Static sag (MC 450F)
Static sag (MC 450F
TROY LEE DESIGNS)
Static sag (EX)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
402416-10
( p. 42)
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Measure dimension
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full
protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet
on footrests) and bounces up and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
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Another person now remeasures the distance between the rear axle
and the marking on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
C
and
–
Check riding sag.
Riding sag (MC 450F)
Riding sag (MC 450F
TROY LEE DESIGNS)
402417-10
Riding sag (EX)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
B
.
.
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
C
.
.
105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
105 mm (4.13 in)
( p. 43)
p. 40)
A
p. 40)
A
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