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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.11
10.12
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Adjusting the riding sag
B00292-10
Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
401000-01
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the right side cover. (
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Remove the silencer. (
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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: 35 kg
(77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 40 kg
(88 lb.)
Weight of rider: 45 kg
(99 lb.)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by
changing the spring preload.
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber.
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Install the main silencer. (
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Install the right side cover. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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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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Smaller differences in the rider's weight can be compensated
for by the fork air pressure.
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However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on
compression), the fork air pressure must be increased, within
the specified values, to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
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p. 54)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
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p. 55)
p. 58)
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