9 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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9.7
Measuring the visible inner tube length of the fork
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The visible inner tube length is dependent on the relationship between the fork air pressure of the posi-
tive and negative chambers.
The fork will only function correctly if the visible inner tube length is correct.
If the length is too short, the suspension travel is reduced.
If the length is too long, the bending moment and wear are increased.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
M01750-10
Main work
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Measure visible inner tube length
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Visible inner tube length
309 ± 2 mm (12.17
± 0.08 in)
» If the visible inner tube length does not correspond to
specifications:
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Set the fork air pressure of the positive chamber.
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Set the fork air pressure of the negative chamber.
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Set the fork air pressure of the positive chamber.
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (