8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 35
8.8 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. ( p. 11)
– Remove the seat. ( p. 59)
– Take off the side cover. ( p. 60)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 35)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Medium (standard) 80 N/mm (457 lb/in)
Hard 85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 36)
– Mount the side cover. ( p. 60)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 60)
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 12)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 33)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 33)
8.9 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. ( p. 11)
– Remove the seat. ( p. 59)
– Take off the side cover. ( p. 60)
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Main work
– Remove screws 1.
– Take off grab handle 2.
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– Remove screws 3.