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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 24
Adjusting spring preload of the shock absorberx
Danger
Danger of accidentsಗThe shock absorber is under high pressure.
ಥ The shock absorber is filled with highly compressed nitrogen, so never dismantle the shock absorber or carry out any main-
tenance on it yourself.
Info
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g., by measuring the length of the spring.
ಥ Remove shock absorber. ( P. 25)
ಥ After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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ಥ Loosen screw.
ಥ Turn adjusting ring
until the spring is no longer under tension.
Combination wrench (50329080000)
Hook wrench (T106S)
ಥ Measure the overall spring length when not under tension.
ಥ Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring
to measurement.
Specification
Spring preload 11mm (0.43in)
ಥ Tighten screw
.
Specification
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M6 5Nm (3.69lbfft)
ಥ Installing shock absorber. ( P. 25)
Adjusting riding sagx
ಥ Remove shock absorber. ( P. 25)
ಥ After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
ಥ Choose and fit a suitable spring.
Specification
Spring rate
Weight of rider: 65… 75kg (143.3… 165.34lb.) 76N/mm (433.97lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85kg (165.34… 187.39lb.) 80N/mm (456.81lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95kg (187.39… 209.44lb.) 84N/mm (479.65lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
ಥ Installing shock absorber. ( P. 25)
ಥ Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( P. 23)
ಥ Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( P. 22)
