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FRAME
SECTION
E6
ADJUSTING
THE
REAR
SUSPENS'lON
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Adjusting
the
rear
suspension
units
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The
raised positions should also
be,
used
when
the
motor-cycle
Is
ridden on rough ground.
The
standard (lowest) position
Is
for normal riding,
I.e. solo, with
the
two
other
positions available for
adjustment
In
accordance with 'Increased loading,
such as addition of pillion rider,
~nd/or
baggage.
To
Increase
the
statlcloadlng
of
the
spring, place
the
machine on
Its
center stand,
so
that
there
Is
least
load on
the
spring
and
use
the
"C"
spanner
to
turn
the
cam; both units must be on the same notch,
whichever
may be chosen.
There
Is
a concealed
three
position cam ring, below
the
spring and a
"C"
spanner
Is
provided
In
the
toolkit
for adjust'!'ent (see
Fig.
E6).
The
movement
Is
controlled
by
Glrllng combliied
call spring and hydraulic damper units (see Fig.
ES).
The
hydraullc damping mechanism
Is
completely
sealed,
but
the
static loading of
the
spring
Is
adjustable.
SECTION
E7
REMOVING
AND
REFITTING
THE
REAR
SUSPENSION
UNITS
Removal of
the
suspension units
Is
achieved by
extracting
the
top
and
bottom fixing bolts
whilst
the
machine
is
mounted
on
Its
center
stand, so that
the
rear
wheelis
off
the ground
•.
retained
by
clips
to
the
exhaust collector
box
and
by bolts ,to
the
pillion footpeg plate.
The
top
fixing bolts are fitted with
their
heads
towards
the
outside of the machine,
to
facilitate
removal of
the
suspension units
without
dismantling
the
hand rail assembly. Their nuts
are
accessible
after
opening
the
twlnseat.
Before
the
bottom bolts
can
be withdrawn, It will be
necessary to remove the mufflers. These are
Note
carefully
If
any washers are fitted adjacent
to
the
eye of
the
suspension unit, and
If
so,
they
must
be replaced
In
the
same position.
When
refitting
the
suspension unit, en
sure
that
the
hand rail
Is
positioned Inside the frame
brackets.
It may be necessary
to
use
an
allgnment
bar
to
assist
in
bringing
the
bolt holes Into
IIne.
E6
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