MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 32
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– Loosen screw .
– Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
– Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
– Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring to measurement .
Specification
Spring preload
Standard 14 mm
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
– Tighten screw .
Specification
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M6 5 Nm (3.69 lbf ft)
– Installing shock absorber ( P. 33)
8.11Adjusting riding sag x
– Remove shock absorber. ( P. 32)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
– Choose and fit a suitable spring.
Specification
Spring rate
65… 75 kg (143.3… 165.34 lb.) 88 N/mm (502.49 lb/in)
75… 85 kg (165.34… 187.39 lb.) 92 N/mm (525.33 lb/in)
85… 95 kg (187.39… 209.44 lb.) 97 N/mm (553.88 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.
– Installing shock absorber ( P. 33)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( P. 31)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( P. 30)
8.12Removing the shock absorber
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 29)
– Fold up the fuel tank at the rear. ( P. 56)
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– Remove screws and splash protector .