MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.10
Checking riding sag of shock absorber
C
C
0
0
A
A
400222-10
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Measure distance
of rear wheel unloaded. (
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With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider should sit on the saddle with
full protective clothing in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounce
up and down a few times until the rear suspension levels out.
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The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
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Make a note of the value as measurement
.
Info
The riding sag is the difference between measurements
and
.
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Check the riding sag.
Riding sag
105 mm (4.13 in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
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Adjust the riding sag.
x
9.11
Adjusting spring preload of the shock absorber
x
Danger
Danger of accidents
The shock absorber is under high pressure.
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The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
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Remove shock absorber.
x
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
A
A
2
2
1
1
400216-10
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Loosen screw
.
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Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
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Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
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Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to measurement
.
Guideline
Spring preload
9 mm (0.35 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
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Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring
M6
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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Install the shock absorber.
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