10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Main work
– Position the sag gauge in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking SAG on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090000)
Pin for sag gauge (00029990010)
–
Note down the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 50)
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 41)
– Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
– Again measure the distance between the rear axle and mark-
ing SAG on the rear fender using the sag gauge.
–
Note down the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
– Check the static sag.
Static sag (SX‑F EU) 35 mm (1.38 in)
Static sag (SX‑F US) 35 mm (1.38 in)
Static sag (XC‑F US) 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.
( p. 43)
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