Shock absorber adjustment
The rear shock absorber must be adjusted to suit rider weight and terrain conditions.
Proceed as follows:
1. With the motorcycle on the stand and the rear wheel lifted from the ground,
measure dimension (A);
2. Have bike resting on ground without rider;
Measure dimension "A";
The difference between dimension "A" with the wheel raised off the ground and
dimension "A" with the wheel on the ground shall be 40÷45 mm (1.57 ÷ 1.77 in).
3. Have bike resting on the ground with rider sitting on it;
Measure dimension "A";
The difference between dimension "A" with the wheel raised off the ground
and dimension "A" with the wheel on the ground and rider sitting on it shall
be 100÷105 mm (3.93 ÷ 4.13 in).
Adjust spring preload as indicated in the corresponding paragraph.
B: rear mudguard top height
C: rear wheel axle height
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