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11.14Installing 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. 38)
11.15Checking the basic setting of the 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 often bottoms out (hard end stop on compression), you must
fit harder springs to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
11.16Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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(EXC, EXC SIX DAYS, XC-W)
– Remove protection covers .
– Turn adjusting screws clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork
type.
Guideline
(All 125/200 models)
Compression damping
Comfort 26 clicks
Standard 22 clicks
Sport 18 clicks
(All 250/300 EXC/XC-W models)
Compression damping
Comfort 26 clicks
Standard 22 clicks
Sport 18 clicks
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