Static sag of the spring
strut
35...40 mm (with fuel and
lubricants, unladen)
If the calculated value is outside
the specified range:
Adjust spring preload until stat-
ic sag is inside the specified
range.
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel ( 38).
Checking weighted sag
Adjust the static sag ( 36).
Make a note of the measured
distance for the rear wheel with
no weight applied to the sus-
pension.
With the assistance of anoth-
er person, hold the motorcycle
with rider, wearing full protect-
ive gear, mounted on the mo-
torcycle and seated in the nor-
mal riding position. Rock the
suspension up and down a few
times.
With the assistance of anoth-
er person, measure distance d
between points 1 and 2. Cal-
culate the difference between
this value and the value noted
beforehand for the distance
with no weight on the rear
wheel.
Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Negative spring displace-
ment of rear wheel
105...110 mm (Full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)
If the calculated value is slightly
outside the specified range:
Adjust spring preload until
weighted sag is inside the spe-
cified range.
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel ( 38).
If the calculated value is well out-
side the specified range:
A spring matched to the weight
of the rider has to be installed.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised Öhlins
dealer (www.ohlins.com).
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