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10.7
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
10.8
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Measure the distance – as vertically as possible – between the
rear axle and a fixed point such as a mark on the side cover.
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Make a note of the value as dimension
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Measure distance
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point
again.
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Note down the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag
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If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
p. 44)
A
.
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
B
.
A
B
and
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30 mm (1.18 in)
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