TUNING THE CHASSIS 12
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– Lock the seat. ( p. 69)
12.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
– Remove the Powerpack HV. ( p. 108)
– Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 57)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 68)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65 …
75 kg (143 … 165 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75 …
85 kg (165 … 187 lb.)
68 N/mm (388 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85 …
95 kg (187 … 209 lb.)
69 N/mm (394 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.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 68)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 57)
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 51)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 51)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 49)
– Install the Powerpack HV. ( p. 109)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 69)
12.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.