11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 43
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–
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen nut
!
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Rebound damping
Comfort 28 clicks
Standard 24 clicks
Sport 22 clicks
(All 250/300 models)
Rebound damping
Comfort 28 clicks
Standard 24 clicks
Sport 22 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
11.6 Measuring the sag of the unloaded rear wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
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Main work
– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the rear fairing.
–
Note down the value as dimension
.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure distance
of the unloaded rear wheel. ( p. 43)
– 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
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
and
.
– Check the static sag.
(All 125/200 models)
Static sag 29… 32 mm (1.14… 1.26 in)
(All 250/300 models)
Static sag 33… 35 mm (1.3… 1.38 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
– Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( p. 44)
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