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10
TUNING THE CHASSIS
10.6
Adjusting the riding sag
10.7
Handlebar position
0 A
10.8
Adjusting handlebar position
Warning
Danger of accidents Handlebar breakage.
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If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
A
0
x
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove 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 (50 SX)
B00292-10
Spring rate (50 SX Mini)
Finishing work
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Install shock absorber.
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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. (
On the upper triple clamp, there are 2 holes at a distance of
Distance
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of
Distance
0 0 0 B
The handlebar supports can be mounted in 4 different positions.
400565-10
x
B
(
x
Weight of rider: 15... 25 kg (33...
55 lb.)
Weight of rider (standard): 25...
35 kg (55... 77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35... 45 kg (77...
99 lb.)
Weight of rider: 15... 25 kg (33...
55 lb.)
Weight of rider (standard): 25...
35 kg (55... 77 lb.)
Weight of rider: 35... 45 kg (77...
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.
(
p. 34)
x
between holes
15 mm (0.59 in)
A
between holes
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
B
p. 27)
p. 34)
30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
p. 27)
p. 23)
p. 24)
p. 23)
A
25
to each other.
from the center.
B
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