TUNING THE CHASSIS 9
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9.10 Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 18)
– With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wear-
ing full protective clothing, sits on the seat in a normal sitting
position (feet on footrests) and bounces up and down a few
times.
The rear wheel suspension levels out.
– Another person now measures the distance between the rear
axle and the fixed point.
–
Note down the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
C
.
– Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
All EU versions 105 mm (4.13 in)
All US versions 104 mm (4.09 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
– Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 20)
9.11 Adjusting the spring preload of the shock absorber
Caution
Risk of injury Parts of the shock absorber will move around if the shock absorber is detached incor-
rectly.
The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen.
– Please follow the description provided. (Your WP Authorized Center will be pleased to assist you.)
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– Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
– Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under
tension.
Info
For this step, the spring needs to be removed.
– Tighten the spring to the specified dimension by turning
screw
1
.
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