11 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 59)
11.10 Adjusting the rider sag
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 59)
– Remove the seat. ( p. 70)
– Remove the frame protector. ( p. 72)
– Remove main silencer. ( p. 75)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 68)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Select and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
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.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 69)
– Install the main silencer. ( p. 75)
– Install the frame protector. ( p. 72)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 71)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 59)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 52)
– Check the rider sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 52)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 51)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact rider sag can be determined for the fork.
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