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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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9.4
Measuring the unloaded rear wheel sag
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand, (il p. 11)
Main work
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Measure the distance - as vertical as possible - between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the rear fairing.
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Note down the value as dimension
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Finishing work
- Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (iP p. 12)
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
9.5
Measure distance
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of rear wheel unloaded. (H p. 46)
Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
Note down the value as dimension ©.
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The static sag is the difference between measurements
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
30 mm (1.18 in)
If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
- Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber, (il p. 47)
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Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
9.6
Measure distance
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of rear wheel unloaded. (iH p. 46)
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective
clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and
bounces up and down a few times.
S The rear wheel suspension levels out.
Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and the fixed
point.
Note down the value as dimension
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The riding sag is the difference between measurements
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and
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Check the riding sag.
75... 85 mm (2.95... 3.35 in)
Riding sag
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If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
- Adjust the riding sag. (iP p. 48)
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