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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 23
Measuring rear wheel sag unloaded
ಥ Jack up the motorcycle. ( P. 21)
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ಥ Measure the distance ಥ as vertical as possible ಥ between the rear axle and a fixed
point, for example, a mark on the side cover.
ಥ Make a note of the value as measurement
.
ಥ Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( P. 21)
Checking static sag of the shock absorber
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ಥ Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( P. 23)
ಥ Ask someone to help you by holding the motorcycle upright.
ಥ Measure the distance between the rear axle and the fixed point again.
ಥ Make a note of the value as measurement
.
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The static sag is the difference between measurements and.
ಥ Check the static sag.
Static sag 15… 20mm (0.59… 0.79in)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
ಥ Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. ( P. 24)
Check the riding sag of the shock absorber.
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ಥ Measure distance of rear wheel unloaded. ( P. 23)
ಥ With another person holding the motorcycle, sit on the saddle with full protective
clothing in a normal sitting position (feet on footrests) and bounce up and down a
few times until the rear suspension levels out.
ಥ The other person now has to measure the distance between the rear axle and a
fixed point.
ಥ Make a note of the value as measurement
.
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The riding sag is the difference between measurements and.
ಥ Check the riding sag.
Riding sag 80… 90mm (3.15… 3.54in)
» If the riding sag differs from the specified measurement:
ಥ Adjust the riding sag. ( P. 24)