Adjusting The Riding Sag - GAS GAS MC 450F 2022 Owner's Manual

10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

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 450F)
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 (MC 450F TROY LEE DESIGNS)
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.)
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. (
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
48 N/mm (274 lb/in)
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