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use and maintenance MX 125
REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension consists of a spring-
shock absorber unit, fixed to the frame by
means of silent-blocks and to the rear fork
by means of lever systems.
To change vehicle trim, set spring preload
(A) as follows: loosen the lockring (2) and
turn the adjusting ring (1)
Standard setting: 245 mm.
Max. pre-load: 240 mm.
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER PRELOAD
The standard setting of the rear shock
absorber is such as to satisfy most driving
conditions at low and high speed, either
with reduced load and full load.
However, it is also possible to adjust the
setting according to the intended use of the
vehicle.
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Slightly unscrew the locking ring nut (2) by
means of the appropriate spanner (3)
-.
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Act on the adjusting ring nut (1) (shock
absorber spring preload adjustment)
(see figure).
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Once the optimal attitude has been
obtained, tighten the locking ring nut (2)
completely.
Adjusting
ring nut
(1)
By
screwing
it
By
unscrewing
it
Function Spring
preload
increase
Spring
preload
decrease
Attitude The vehicle
is more rigid
The vehicle
is less rigid
Recommended
kind of road
Smooth or
normal roads
Roads with
uneven
surface
Notes Rider and
passenger
Solo rider
A
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