10.11
Adjusting the riding sag
Main work
–
Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
–
Loosen screw
–
Turn adjusting ring
sion.
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
tension.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
dimension
Guideline
Spring preload
402659-10
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.
–
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock
absorber adjusting
ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Remove the shock absorber.
–
After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
–
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
B00292-10
(> 121 lb.)
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
.
2
until the spring is no longer under ten-
.
11 mm (0.43 in)
1
.
M5
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
(
p. 56)
p. 45)
(
p. 56)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
2
to specified
p. 45)
39