Operation Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 45
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
–
Loosen screw

.
–
Turn adjusting ring

until the spring is no longer under tension.
Hook wrench (90129051000)
– Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension.
–
Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring

to measurement

.
Guideline
Spring preload (All 125/150 models)
Comfort 6 mm (0.24 in)
Standard 6 mm (0.24 in)
Sport 6 mm (0.24 in)
Spring preload (All 250/300 models)
Comfort 8 mm (0.31 in)
Standard 8 mm (0.31 in)
Sport 8 mm (0.31 in)
Info
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
Tighten screw

.
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 61)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
11.10 Adjusting the riding sag
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
– Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 60)
– After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
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Main work
– Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate (All 125/150 models)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
57 N/mm (325 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
Spring rate (All 250/300 models)
Weight of rider: 65… 75 kg (143…
165 lb.)
60 N/mm (343 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 75… 85 kg (165…
187 lb.)
63 N/mm (360 lb/in)
Weight of rider: 85… 95 kg (187…
209 lb.)
66 N/mm (377 lb/in)
Info
The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring.
Finishing work
– Install the shock absorber. ( p. 61)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)