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9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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9.7
Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
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Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will fly off if the shock absorber is disassembled incorrectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
Please follow the description provided.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. (ES p. 12)
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Remove the seat. ( p. 82)
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Take off the side cover. (EE p. 83)
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Remove the air filter box. (18 p. 78)
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Remove the rear fairing. (EJS p. 86)
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Remove the rear left side cover. (Si p. 85)
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Remove the rear right side cover. ( p. 84)
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Remove the shock absorber. (Hi p. 48)
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
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Loosen retaining ring O-
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Turn adjusting ring
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until the spring is no longer under tension.
(21 o
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Hook wrench (T106S) (SM p. 332)
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Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
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to the specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
22 mm (0.87 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten retaining ring O-
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Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber, (Hi p. 50)
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Install the rear right side cover. (EE p. 84)
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Install the rear left side cover. (Hi p. 85)
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Fit the rear fairing. (ES p. 86)
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Install the air filter box. (Hi p. 80)
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Mount the side cover. (Hi p. 83)
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Mount the seat. (Hi p. 83)
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (HI p. 12)
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