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6.6Adjusting the riding sag
– Remove shock absorber. ( p. 24)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (50 SX)
Weight of rider: < 25 kg (< 55 lb.) 30 N/mm (171 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 25… 35 kg (55… 77 lb.) 35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
Weight of rider: > 40 kg (> 88 lb.) 40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
Spring rate (50 SX Mini)
Weight of rider: < 25 kg (< 55 lb.) 65 N/mm (371 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 25… 35 kg (55… 77 lb.) 75 N/mm (428 lb/in)
Weight of rider: > 35 kg (> 77 lb.) 85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Smaller weight differences can be compensated by changing the spring preload.
– Install shock absorber. ( p. 24)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 22)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 23)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 22)
6.7Removing the shock absorber
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 7)
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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.
6.8Installing shock absorber
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– Push the splash protector to the side and position the shock absorber according
to the desired seat height. Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, top shock absorber M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
– Mount and tighten screw .
Guideline
Screw, bottom shock absorber M10 45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 7)
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