11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 79
Info
The spring pretension can be set to 10 different positions.
V00561-10
(Duke R)
– Measure and note down the spring length in the preloaded condition.
–
Loosen retaining ring
1
and adjusting ring
2
with the special tool.
Hook wrench (T106S)
Hook wrench (T157S)
– Turn the retaining ring and adjusting ring until the spring is fully relieved of tension.
–
Adjust the spring pretension by turning adjusting ring
2
.
Guideline
Spring preload 11 mm (0.43 in)
–
Tighten retaining ring
1
.
Finishing work
(Duke R)
– Install the shock absorber.
– Install the main silencer.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand.
– Install the footrest bracket.
11.9 Adjusting the footrests
Info
The operations on the footrest brackets are the same for the left and right sides.