04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
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8.3
Adjusting the rebound damping of the shock absorber
Caution
Danger of accidents
Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury.
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The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided.
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Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise up to the last perceptible click.
Info
Do not loosen nut
2
!
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
28 clicks
Standard
24 clicks
Sport
22 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
8.4
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
0
0
A
A
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Main work
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Measure the distance
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as vertically as possible
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between the rear axle and a fixed
point, such as a mark on the side cover.
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Make note of the value as measurement
A
.
Follow-up work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
8.5
Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
0
0
A
A
0
0
B
B
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Measure distance
A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
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Note down the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
A
and
B
.
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Check the static sag.
Static sag
34 mm (1.34 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. (