MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 41
(250/300 XC)
Rebound damping
Comfort 24 clicks
Standard 22 clicks
Sport 22 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
11.8Measuring the sag of the unloaded rear wheel
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 38)
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– Measure the distance – as vertical as possible – between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 38)
11.9Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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– Measure distance of the unloaded rear wheel. ( p. 41)
– Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
– Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
– Make a note of the value as measurement .
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements and .
– Check the static sag.
(All 125/200 models)
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 in)
(All 250/300 EXC/XC-W models)
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 in)
(150 XC USA)
Static sag 33 mm (1.3 in)
(250/300 XC)
Static sag 33 mm (1.3 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
–
Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. x ( p. 42)