04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 34
7.8Adjusting the riding sag
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 34)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143… 165 lb.) 69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.) 72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187… 209 lb.) 76 N/mm (434 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 34)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 32)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 33)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 32)
7.9Removing the shock absorber
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 9)
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– Remove screw and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
– Remove screw , push splash protector to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
7.10Installing the shock absorber
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– Push splash protector to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 9)
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