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11.6 Measuring the rear wheel dimension unloaded
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
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Main work
– Position the sag gauge in the rear axle and measure the distance to marking SAG on
the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090100)
Pin for sag gauge (00029990010)
–
Note down the value as dimension
.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
11.7 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 45)
– Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant.
– Again measure the distance between the rear axle and marking SAG on the rear
fender using the sag gauge.
–
Note down the value as dimension
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between measurements
and
.
– Check the static sag.
Static sag 35 mm (1.38 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
– Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( p. 46)
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