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7.6Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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– Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 30)
– With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth-
ing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up
and down a few times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
– Another person now measures the distance between the rear axle and a fixed point.
– Note down the value as dimension .
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements and .
– Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 70… 80 mm (2.76… 3.15 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
– Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 32)
7.7Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Danger
Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
– The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to 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.
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 32)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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– Loosen locking ring .
– Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S) ( p. 217)
– Measure the overall spring length without a load.
– Tension the spring by turning the adjusting ring to the prescribed value.
Guideline
Spring preload 18 mm (0.71 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
– Tighten locking ring .
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 33)
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