TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (SX‑F EU)
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Spring rate (SX‑F US)
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Spring rate (All XC‑F models)
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
39 N/mm (223 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
42 N/mm (240 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 65)
– Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. ( p. 95)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 42)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 43)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 41)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
10.12 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
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