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– Position the shock absorber and rear wheel.
–
Mount and tighten screw
2
and nut
1
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 40)
10.7 Measuring the dimension of the rear wheel unloaded
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 40)
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Main work
– Measure the vertical distance between the rear axle and a fixed
point, such as a marking on the side cover.
–
Note the value as dimension
A
.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 40)
10.8 Checking the static sag of the shock absorber
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–
Measure dimension
A
of rear wheel unloaded. ( p. 32)
– Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
– Measure the distance between rear axle and fixed point again.
–
Note the value as dimension
B
.
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
A
and
B
.
– Check the static sag.
Static sag (50 SX, FAC-
TORY EDITION)
12 mm (0.47 in)
Static sag (50 SX MINI) 10 mm (0.39 in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
– Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
( p. 33)
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