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10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.8
10.9
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Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
402416-10
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
402417-10
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A
Measure dimension
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
–
Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between
A
measurements
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag
»
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
p. 41)
–
A
Measure dimension
of rear wheel unloaded. (
–
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting
position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and down a few
times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
–
Another person again measures the distance between the rear
axle and marking SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
Info
The riding sag is the difference between
A
measurements
–
Check riding sag.
Guideline
Riding sag
»
If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
p. 39)
B
.
B
and
.
35 mm (1.38 in)
p. 39)
C
.
C
and
.
105 mm (4.13 in)
(
p. 42)
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