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– Turn the adjusting screw clockwise until it stops.
Info
Do not loosen nut !
– Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 26 clicks
Standard 24 clicks
Sport 22 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
9.8Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 34)
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– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 34)
9.9Checking static sag of the shock absorber
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– Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 36)
– Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
– Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements and .
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. x ( p. 37)
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