10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
10.7 Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 44)
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Main work
– Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed
point such as a marking on the side cover.
–
Note the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 44)
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 36)
– Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
– Measure the distance between rear axle and fixed point again.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
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The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 30 mm (1.18 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
– Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
( p. 37)
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