10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the riding sag
B00292-10
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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 (FC 450)
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 (FX 450)
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 (ROCKSTAR EDITION)
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. (
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p. 65)
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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