10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 37
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
M01133-10
Main work
(All 125/150 models)
–
Loosen screw
.
–
Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
– Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to measurement
.
Guideline
Spring preload (125/150 SX EU) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Spring preload (125/150 SX US) 7 mm (0.28 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
401025-10
(All 250/300 models)
–
Loosen screw
.
–
Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (T106S)
– Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to measurement
.
Guideline
Spring preload (250 SX EU) 8 mm (0.31 in)
Spring preload (250 SX US) 8 mm (0.31 in)
Spring preload (All XC models) 8 mm (0.31 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 54)
– Install the main silencer. ( p. 62)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 44)
10.11 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 44)
– Disassemble the main silencer. ( p. 61)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 52)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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