9 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 40
9.8 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. ( p. 10)
– Remove the seat. ( p. 62)
– Take off the side cover. ( p. 63)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 40)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Medium (standard) 80 N/mm (457 lb/in)
Hard 85 N/mm (485 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 41)
– Mount the side cover. ( p. 63)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 63)
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 11)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 38)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 38)
9.9 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the work stand. ( p. 10)
– Remove the seat. ( p. 62)
– Take off the side cover. ( p. 63)
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Main work
– Remove screws 1.
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– Lift the rear fairing.
– Remove screws 2.