MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 43
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 M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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Install the shock absorber. x ( p. 44)
11.12Adjusting the riding sag x
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Remove the shock absorber. x ( p. 43)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143… 165 lb.) 63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.) 66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187… 209 lb.) 69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
(All 250/300 EXC/XC-W models)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143… 165 lb.) 66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.) 69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187… 209 lb.) 72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
(150 XC USA)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143… 165 lb.) 60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.) 63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187… 209 lb.) 66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
(250/300 XC)
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143… 165 lb.) 66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165… 187 lb.) 69 N/mm (394 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187… 209 lb.) 72 N/mm (411 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
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Install the shock absorber. x ( p. 44)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 41)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 42)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 40)
11.13Removing the shock absorber x
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 38)
B00012-10
– Remove screw and lower the rear wheel with the swing arm as far as possible
without blocking the rear wheel. Fix the rear wheel in this position.
– Remove screw , push splash protector to the side, and remove the shock
absorber.
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