10 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
2
to the
specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 3 mm (0.12 in)
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring
length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten retaining ring
1
.
V00262-10
(50 SX Mini)
– Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and
note down the value.
–
Loosen retaining ring
1
.
–
Turn adjusting ring
2
until the spring is no longer under
tension.
Hook wrench (T304)
Hook wrench (T1533)
– Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not
under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
2
to the
specified measurement.
Guideline
Spring preload
Standard 5 mm (0.2 in)
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the
relaxed spring length and the tensioned spring
length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease the spring
preload.
–
Tighten retaining ring
1
.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 57)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 42)
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