11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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11.7
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
402416-10
–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
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Remeasure the distance between the rear axle and the marking on
the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag
37 mm (1.46 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
(
11.8
Checking the riding sag of the shock absorber
402417-10
–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
–
With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing 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 remeasures the distance between the rear axle
and the marking on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
C
.
–
Check riding sag.
Riding sag
110 mm (4.33 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
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