TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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10.8
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
402416-10
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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)
Static sag (ROCKSTAR EDI-
TION)
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)
Riding sag
(ROCKSTAR EDITION)
105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
–
Adjust the riding sag.
