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10.8
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
402416-10
–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
–
Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
–
Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing
SAG
on the rear fender using the sag gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
B
.
–
Check the static sag.
Static sag (FC 450 EU)
35 mm (1.38 in)
Static sag (FC 450 US)
35 mm (1.38 in)
Static sag (FX 450)
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.
(
10.9
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, 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 again measures the distance between the
rear axle and marking
SAG
on the rear fender using the sag
gage.
–
Note the value as dimension
C
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measure-
ments
A
and
C
.
–
Check riding sag.
Riding sag (FC 450 EU)
105 mm (4.13 in)
Riding sag (FC 450 US)
105 mm (4.13 in)
Riding sag (FX 450)
105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
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