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13.13Removing the shock absorber x
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 40)
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– 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.
13.14Installing the shock absorber x
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– Push splash protector to the side and position the shock absorber. Mount and
tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock
absorber
M12 80 Nm
(59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber at the swing arm is Teflon coated. It
must not be greased with grease or with other lubricants. Lubricants dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 40)
13.15Checking basic setting of fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
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– As with the shock absorber, smaller weight differences can be compensated by the
spring preload.
– However, if your fork is often overloaded (hits the bump stops on compression), it is
recommended to fit stiffer springs to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
13.16Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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