8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 86 Caution’ Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury. ~The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided, © Info ‘The high-speed setting can be seen during the fast compression of the shock absorber. “Turn adjusting screw @ all the way clockwise with a socket wrench Info To not toosen fitting @. ‘Turn back counterclockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the shock absorber type. Guideline Compression damping, high-speed (125 SX EU, 150 SK EU) Comfort 2.5 tums ‘Standard 2tums ‘Sport TS turns Compression damping, high-speed (125 SX USA, 150 SX USA) Comfort 25 turns ‘Standard 2tums ‘Sport 15 tums Compression damping, high speed (180 XC USA) Comfort 25 tums ‘Standard 2iumns ‘Sport TS tums © Info ‘Tur clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp- ing. Caution Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury. ~The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided © Info ‘The low-speed setting can be seen during the slow to normal compression of the shock absorber ~ Turn adjusting screw @ clockwise wth screwdriver up to the last perceptible click, Info To not tosen titting @. = Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber type.8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 67 Guideline Compression damping, low-speed (125 SX EU, 150 SK EU) Comfort 17 clicks ‘Standard 15 clicks ‘Sport 13 clicks ‘Compression damping, low-speed (125 SX USA, 150 SK USA) Comfort 17 clicks ‘Standard 15 clicks ‘Sport 13 clicks ‘Compression damping, low-speed (150 XC USA) Comfort 17 clicks ‘Standard 15 clicks ‘Sport 13 clicks Info Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp- ing. Caution Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury. = The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided, = Turn adjusting screw @ clockwise up to the last perceptible click. ‘Tur back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber type. Guideline Rebound damping (125 Sk EU, 150 SK EU) Comfort 17 clicks ‘Standard 15 clicks ‘Sport 13 clicks Rebound damping (125 SX USA, 150 SX USA) Comfort 17 clicks Standard 15 clicks ‘Sport 13 clicks Rebound damping (150 XC USA) Comfort 17 clicks ‘Standard 15 clicks ‘Sport 13 clicks Info Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp- ing.8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM g 400980-10 Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with 2 lift stand. (** p. 10) Main work = Measure the distance ~ as vertical as possible ~ between the rear axle and a fixed point, for example, a mark on the rear fairing. = Note down the value as dimension @. Finishing work Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (#* p. 10) ~ Measure distance @) of the unloaded rear wheel. (* p. 68) = Hold the motorcycle upright with the aid of an assistant. = Measure the distance between the rear ale and the fixed point again ~ Note down the value as dimension @. Info The static sag isthe itference between measurements @) and @. = Check the static sag Slate sag (125 SKEU, ISO SKEW [30mm I8 ‘Static sag (125 SX USA, 150 SX USA) [ 30 mm (1.18 in) ‘Static sag (150 XC USA) ‘30mm (1-18 in) If the static sag is less or more than the specified value: = Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber. (#* p. 69) — Measure distance @ of the unloaded rear wheel. (* p. 68) With another person holding the motorcycle, the rider, wearing full protective cloth- ing, sits on the seat in a normal siting position (feet on footrests) and bounces up ‘and down a few times. ~The rear wheel suspension levels out. = Another person now measures the distance between the ree ale and th paint Note down the value as dimension @ Info The riding sag is the citference between measurements @ and @ = Check the riding 30g Guideline Riding sag (125 SKEU, 150 SXEU) | 90mm (3.54 in) Riding sag (125 SX USA, 150 SX USA) | 100 mm (3.94 in) 400990-10 Riding sag (150 XC USA) 100 mm (3.94 in) +f the riding sag differs from the specified measurement: Adjust the riding sag. ( p. 69)8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 69 ‘8.7 Adjusting the spring preload ofthe shock absorber Caution’ Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury. ~The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided, Info etre nanging te spring reload, mate a ote ofthe present setting © by messing the gh ofthe srg. 401025-10, Preparatory work = pale the moterycle with ait stand. p. 10) = Remove the main silencer. (© p. 89) = Remove the shock absorber. (© p. 70) = Alter temoving the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly. Main work = Loosen screw @ = Turn adjusting ring @ until the spring is no longer under tension Hook wrench (1106) ( p. 237) = Measure the overall spring length while the spring isnot under tension ~ Tighten the spring by turning adjusting ring @ to measurement @. Guideline ‘Spring preload (125 SXEU, ‘9mm (0.35 in) 150 SX EU) ‘Spring preload (125 SX USA, 12mm (0.47 in) 150 SX USA) 12 mm (0.47 in) ‘Spring preload (150 XC USA) Info Depending on the static sag andlor the riding sag, it may be necessary to Increase or decrease the spring preload = Tighten screw @ Guideline ‘Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring [M5 Finishing work = Install the shock absorber. (* p. 71) = Install the main silencer. (* p. 89) Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand, ( p. 10) 5 Nm (3.7 WI 200292210] Preparatory work = Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (** p. 10) = Remove the main silencer. (*" p. 89) = Remove the shock absorber. (€ p. 70) = Alter removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly. Main work = Choose and mount a suitable spring.8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 70 Guideline ‘Spring rate (125 SX EU, 150 SK EU) Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143... | 45 Nimm (257 Ib/iny 165 Ib) Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165... | 48 Nimm (274 Ib/in) 187 Ib.) Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187... [ 51 Nimm (291 Ib/iny 209 Ib.) ‘Spring rate (125 SX USA, 150 SK USA) Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143... | 45 Nimm (257 Ib/in) 165 Ib.) Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165... | 48 Nimm (274 Ib/in) 187 Ib.) Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187... | 51 Nimm (291 Ib/in) 209 Ib.) ‘Spring rate (150 XC USA} Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143... | 45 Nimm (257 Ib/in) 165 Ib.) Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165... | 48 Nimm (274 Ib/iny 187 Ib.) Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187... [ 51 Nmm (291 Ib/in) 209 Ib.) Info The spring rate is shown on the outside of the spring, Finishing work Install the shock absorber. (* p. 71) = Install the main silencer. (* p. 89) = Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (# p. 10) Check the static sag of the shock absorber. (*” p. 68) = Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. (** p. 68) = Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (* p. 67) Preparatory work = "Raise the motorcycle with a lit stand. (* p. 10) - Remove the main silencer. (* p. 89) Main work = Remove screw @ = Remove screw cap @ 101682.10 = Press angle lever @ toward the ear. ~ Press linkage lever @ downward8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM n = Remove screw @. = Remove the shock absorber from the top. ‘Main work Insert the shock absorber from above. = Postion the shock absorber = Mount and tighten screw @. Guideline ‘Screw, top shock absorber ] MIO 60 Nin Toate® 2707 (44.3 IF ~ Postion the angle lever and linkage lever. = Mount and tighten screw cap @, Guideline Tu, linkage lever to angle lever Miad5 BONn GOI = Mount and tighten screw @. Guideline ‘Screw, battom shock] MIO ON Toate? 2707 ies absorber (44,3 IF Finishing work = Install the main silencer. (* p. 89) = Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 10) Ao Danger of accidents Disassembly of pressurized parts can lead to injury. = The shock absorber is filled with high density nitrogen. Adhere to the description provided, Condition ‘The shock absorber has been removed,8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM n OGOO@Os SE—> WO 1O020¢0e 201457.01 201370-10] 201371-10| = Remove the spring. (** p. 72) — Disassemble the damper. (* p. 72) ~ Disassemble the piston rod. (** p. 74) ~ Disassemble the seal ring retainer. (* p. 75) = Check the damper. (%* p. 76) = Remove the heim joint. (© p. 77) = Install the heim joint. (** p. 78) = Assemble the seal ring retainer. ( p. 78) = Assemble the piston rod. (* p. 79) Assemble the damper. ( p. 80) = Install the spring. (* p. 86) Condition ‘The shock absorber has been removed, = Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection. = Measure and note spring length in its preloaded state = Loosen screw @ = Turn adjusting ring until the spring is no longer under tension, Hook wrench (T1068) (* p. 237) ~ Remove ring @. = Remove spring retainer @ and intermediate washer @ — Remove the spring Preparatory work = Remove the spring. (*" p. 72) ‘Main work = Note down t damping @ = Completely open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping. current state of rebound damping @ and compression8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 13 7-98 t | 5 Remove rubber cap @ of the reser, pen screw @ slowly. The pressurized nitrogen escapes, Remove locking cap @ Press in seal ring retainer @ using the special tool. Disassembly tool (T1216) (* p. 238) Remove lock ring @ Info Ho not scratch the inner surface Remove the piston rod, Remove adjusting ring @ with the intermediate washer. Drain the oil8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM ™ ip is ¢] potai2.10| & Li 2». Remove compression adjuster @. Remove the spring and piston. Preparatory work = Remove the spring. (** p. 72) Disassemble the damper. (** p. 72) ‘Main work = Clamp the piston rod with the fork in a vise Guideline Use soft jaws. = Remove nut @ — Remove washer @. = Remove rebound shim stack @. Info Pace the rebound shim stack onto a screwdriver and set it down as a unit. ~ Remove piston @ = Remove compression shim stack @ Info Place the compression shim stack onto a screwdriver and set it down as @ unit. = Remove rebound washer @ ~ Remove seal ring retainer @. = Remove locking cap @ and rubber butter @.8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 1 201405-10] sew z S Hay Preparatory work = Remove the spring. (** p. 72) Disassemble the damper. (* p. 72) = Disassemble the piston rod. (* p. 74) Main work - Remove spring @ = Remove O-ring @ ~ Remove rebound rubber @ = Remove centring dk @. ~ Remove sel rng @. i406: — Remove washer @ for seal ring @. = Remove washer @. = Remove dust boot, 22 © 4 S zo140710 Preparatory work — Remove the spring. (* p. 72) - Disassemble the damper. (* p. 72) ~ Disassemble te piston rod (* p. 74) = Disassemble the seal ring retainer. (7 p. 75) work = Press pilot bushing @ out of seal ing retainer @) withthe special tol Press drift (T1504) (* p. 242)8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 16 Slide the new pilot bushing @ onto the special tool Press dit (T1508) (* p. 24) Position the pilot bushing in the sel ring retainer using the special tool. Press dit (T1508) (* p. 242) ~ Support seal ring retainer @ with sleeve @ of the special tool, Press the pilot bushing all the way in ‘Assembly tool (T1508) (* p. 242) = Lubricate the special tool ‘Shock absorber fluid (SAE 2.5) (5018075181) (= p. 229) Calibration pin (71205) (* p. 238) ~ Support seal ring retainer @ with sleeve @ of the special tool ‘Assembly tool (T1508) (* p. 242) = Press the special tool through the new pilot bushing, Calibration pin (T1205) (*" p. 238) 7 The pilot bushing is calibrated Finishing work = Assemble the seal ring retainer. ( p. 78) condition ‘The damper has been disassembled, = Measure the inside diameter on both ends and in the middle of the damper car- ‘ridge. Da » If the measured value is greater than the specified value: = Change the damper cartridge. = Check the damper cartridge for damage and wear. » If there is damage or wear: = Change the damper cartridge. Check the heim joint for damage and wear. » I there is damage or wear: = Change the heim joint. = Measure the diameter of the piston rod. Piston rod Diameter = 17.95 mm (@ 0.7067 in) » Ifthe measured value is less than the specified value: = Change the piston rod. = Measure the run-out of the piston rod. Piston rod 201403-10] Run-out '5:0.02 mm (S 0.0008 in) 201402210] oD » Ifthe measured value is greater than the specified value: = Change the piston rod. Check the piston rod for damage and wear. +f there is damage or wear: = Change the piston rod.8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM n = Check the piston rings for damage and wear. » If damage or a bronze-colored surface is visible: Ghange the piston. Condition ‘The shock absorber has been removed. = Clamp the shock absorber in the vise using soft jaws for protection. = Remove the collar bushing of the heim joint. Pin (7120) (*" p. 237) Turn the shock absorber and remove the second collar bushing of the heim joint. = Remove seal rings @ on both sides, = Press the heim joint against a lock ring using the special tool Pressing tool (112075) (=p. 238) = Remove the second lock ring @. ~ Place special too! @ underneath and pres out heim joint @) with special tool @. Pressing tool (112075) (@ p. 238)8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 7% = Position the new heim joint @ and the special too into a vise as shown, Guideline Use sot avs. Pressing tool (11206) (*" p. 238) = Press the heim joint all the way in. = Press the heim jit against the lock rng using the special tol Pressing tool (T1207S) (* p. 238) = Mount the second lek ing @. = Mount seal rings @ on both sides. ~ Position both collar bushings @ and press them in, = Mount dust boot @ using the special tol. Mounting sleeve (T1204) (* p. 237) ~ Lubricate the seating lip ofthe dust boot Lubricant (1625) (* p. 230)8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 7 = Mount washer @. ~ Position washer @ on seal ring @ y 20140910] = Grease seal ring @ and mount withthe washer facing downvard Lubricant (T511) (* p. 230) 98 a Mount centering disk @. © 201410410] — Mount rebound rubber @. = Lubricate the grove ofthe Ong Lubricant (T158) (* p. 230) = Mount Oxine @. Mount spring @. 2o1411-10| Preparatory work = Assemble the seal ring retainer. ( p. 78) Main work = Clamp the piston rod with the fork in a vise. Guideline Use soft ans: = Mount rubber butter @) and locking cap @ = Poston special oo on the piston rod Mounting sleeve (T1215) (*" p. 238) araisi0] — Grease the dust boot and push seal ing retainer @ onto the piston rod Lubricant (1625) (* p. 230) = Remove the special tool Mount rebound washer @ with the cut-out facing downward. 201417-10|8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM Mount the compression shim stack @ with the smaller shims facing downward | | eo = Sand both sides of piston (on a surface plate using 1200-grit sandpaper. 8 ®) — creantre piston. went Guideline o| [ie Fiston rom above @ View @ Piston from Below Poles = Mount the rebound shim stack @ with the smaller shims facing upward. 7 201420.10| P ~ Mount washer @ with the collar facing downward, 2o1421-19| Grease the thread of the piston rod. = Mount and tighten nut © Guideline Nat, piston rod Miéxi 45Nm (33.2 Ibf fo 201422210] Preparatory work = Assemble the seal ring retainer. ( p. 78) = Assemble the piston rod. (* p. 79)8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM a1 ‘Main work = Lubricate the O-rings of the compression adjuster. Lubricant (1158) (* p. 230) = Lubricate the threads, Lubricant (1158) (= p. 230) = Mount the piston with the spring. = Mount and tighten the compression adjuster @. Guideline Compression adjuster M3IxT a5 Nm 33.2 Ib fo = Clamp the damper in a bench vise, - Guideline Use soft jaws. = Mount adjusting ring @ with the intermediate washer. Info @ The adjusting ring cannot be mounted after the piston rod is mounted, 201390410] — Fill the damper cartridge about halt fll ‘Shook absorber uid (SAE 2.5) (SOIBO7SISD (= p. 229) 2 ~ Lubricate Oring @ ofthe seal ring retainer 5 Lubricant (T158) (*" p. 230) = Mount the piston rod carefully. i —_ pat391-10| 7 ~ Install the seal ring bearer @ and push it under the ring groove. = Mount lock ring @. 4 © Info Do not scratch the inner surface i li ~ Pullout the piston rod so thatthe seal rng retainer rests against the lock ring ea1392.10| = Mount locking cap @ of the damper cartridge Bleed and fill the damper. (* p. 82) Fill the damper with nitrogen. (* p. 85) ~ Mount rubber cap @ of the reservoir 201394410]8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 82 Ateratve 1 = Tum adjusting screw @ clockwise witha screwdriver up to the last perceptible (@ Seo ict tesube samen st tc we ‘Sport TS clicks ~ Tum adjusting screw @ all the way clockwise with a socket wrench = Tum counterclockwise by the number of tums coresponding to the shock absorber type. Guideline Compression damping, high-speed Comfort 25 tums Standard 2 tums ‘Sport TS tums ~ Tum adjusting screw @ clockwise up to the last perceptible click = Tum counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber type. Guideline Rebound damping Comfort T7 licks ‘Standard 15 clicks ‘Sport 13 clicks Alternative 2 Warning Danger of accident Modifications to the suspension setting may seri ‘ously alter the handling characteristic. Extreme modifications to the suspension setting may cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristic and overload components. Only make adjustments within the recommended range. Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic Tum adjusting screws @, © and @ to the position determined during disas- sembly. Info I Gefore working with the vacuum pump, be sure to read the operating instructions carefully. Completely open the adjusters of the rebound and compression damping. Remove the screw of the filling port. Install adapter @ on the damper. Info Tighten only hand-tight, without the use of tools. ~ Connect the adapter @) to connector @ of the vacuum pump, Vacuum pump (712408) (* p. 239) Clamp the damper with sft jaws or hold It as shown in the figure.8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 83 200269-10] © Info Clamp the damper only lightly The filling port must be at the highest point. ‘The piston rod slides in and out during filling - do not hold it tight with your hana! Clamp the control lever as shown in the figure. 7 The Exemal tak © contol lever ison Closed, Damper @ on Vzcuun, and Ol reservoir @ on Vacuum. Operate the On/Off switch @. ‘7 The vacuum pump process starts Pressure gauge @ drops to the specified valve. =O bar Y The vacuum gauge @ fall to the specified value “amber Measure distance @ between the floating piston and reservoir ole with the spe- cial oo Depth micrometer (T1078) (* p. 237) 7 The floating piston is positioned all the way at the bottom. When the vacuum pressure gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Oil reser- voir control lever @) to Equalize pressure. Guideline “4 mbar 7 The pressure gauge increases to the specified value. Obar ‘When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Damper control lever @ to Pressure, Guideline ‘Obar ~ Oilis pumped into the damper. The pressure gauge increases to the specified value, bar \When th pressure gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Damper @) contro! lever to Vacuum Guideline ‘3 bar 7 The pressure gauge drops to the specified value. Obar8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM a When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Oil reservoir @ con- ‘rol lever to Vacuum, Guideline ‘Ober 7 The vacuum gauge falls to the specified value. Bmbar ‘When the vacuum pressure gauge reaches the specified value, turn the Oil reser- voir control lever ) to Equalize Pressure, Guideline 8 mbar 7 The pressure gauge drops to the specified value. Obar \When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, tun the Damper control lever @ to Pressure. Guideline ‘Obar ~ Oilis pumped into the damper. 7 The pressure gauge increases to the specified value, bar When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, tun the Damper @) control leer to Vaca Guideline ‘Sbar 7 The pressure gauge drops to the specified value. Oban ‘When the pressure gauge reaches the specified value, operate the On/Off switch. Guideline Obar The vacuum pump is switched off. Slide O-ring @ to the end of the special tool by the specified value (distance minus specified value) Guideline TO mm Depth micrometer (T1075) (* p. 237) Slide the floating piston into the reservoir to the shortened position using the spe- cial tool, © Info T The floating piston must be positioned at exactly this point when the rod is fully extended; otherwise, damage will occur during compression of the shock absorber. Remove the special tool.8 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 85 = Remove adapter @ from connection @ of the vacuum pump. Info Hold the damper so that the filing port is at the highest point. ~ Remove the adapter. = Mount and tighten screw @. Guideline ‘Serew, filing port MiOxT TaN 2ora01-i0| = Screw in screw @ by approx. 2 rotations but do not tighten, Info HThe piston rod is fully extended. 201296410] = Clamp the special too! in the vise. Nitrogen filling tool (T1708) (* p. 242) Connect the special tool to the pressure regulator of the filing cylinder. Filling gas - nitrogen = Adjust the pressure regulator. Guideline (Gas pressure 10 bar (145 psi) = Position the damper in the special tool ~ The hexagonal part of the tap handle @ engages in the hexagon socket of the filling port screw. ~ open filer tap @. ~ Fill the damper fr atleast 15 seconds. Guideline Gas pressure TO bar (145 pa Info Watch the pressure regulator dial Make sure that the damper is filled to the specified pressure. ~ Close the fing port serew using tap handle @ = Close spigot @ and take the damper out ofthe special tol. = Tighten the iting port screw. Guideline Screw, reservoir filing pot WS Shim B218 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 86 = Ensure that adjusting ring @ is screwed on withthe intermediate washer. 201372410] = Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension, = Position spring. 2 [ane Weight of rider 65... 75 kg (43... | 45 Wm (257 (omy 1651b) Weight of rider 75... 85 ke (165... | 48 Winm (274 Tony 4 187 Ib) pars7=10 Weight of rider 85... 95 kg (187... | 51 Wmm (51 Ibn 209 1b) ~ Mount intermediate wesher @) and spring retainer @ = Mount ring @. Ateratve 1 = Tension the spring to the prescribed amount by turing the adjusting tng Guideline Spring preload 9 mm (0.35 in) Tock wrench (T1065) p. 237) Alternative 2 5 Warning Danger of accident Modifications to the suspension setting may ser ‘ously alter the handling characteristic. Extreme modifications to the suspension setting may cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristic and overload components. Only make adjustments within the recommended range. = Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic = Tension the spring to the amount measured during dismantling by turning the adjusting ring Hook wrench (11065) (* p. 237) ~ Tighten screw @ 4 Guideline ‘Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring [M5 SNM (3.7 Iot AD 201370-118 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 37 ~ Ensure that adjusting ring @ is screwed on withthe intermediate washer. 201372410] = Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension, = Position spring. 2 [ane Weight of rider 65... 75 kg (43... | 45 Wm (257 (omy 1651b) Weight of rider 75... 85 ke (165... | 48 Winm (274 Tony 4 187 Ib) pars7=10 Weight of rider 85... 95 kg (187... | 51 Wmm (51 Ibn 209 1b) ~ Mount intermediate wesher @) and spring retainer @ = Mount ring @. Ateratve 1 = Tension the spring to the prescribed amount by turing the adjusting tng Guideline Spring preload Tom OAT Tock wrench (T1065) p. 237) Alternative 2 5 Warning Danger of accident Modifications to the suspension setting may ser ‘ously alter the handling characteristic. Extreme modifications to the suspension setting may cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristic and overload components. Only make adjustments within the recommended range. = Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic = Tension the spring to the amount measured during dismantling by turning the adjusting ring Hook wrench (11065) (* p. 237) ~ Tighten screw @ 4 Guideline ‘Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring [M5 SNM (3.7 Iot AD 201370-118 SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM 201372410] 201375-10| 201370-11 ~ Ensure that adjusting ring @ is screwed on withthe intermediate washer. = Measure the overall spring length while the spring is not under tension, = Position spring. Guideline Spring rate Weight of rider: 65... 75 kg (143... | 45 Nimm (257 Ib/in) 165 Ib.) Weight of rider: 75... 85 kg (165... | 48 Nimm (274 Ib/in) 187 Ib.) Weight of rider: 85... 95 kg (187... | 51 Nimm (291 Ib/iny 209 Ib.) ~ Mount intermediate wesher @) and spring retainer @ Mount ring @. Alternative 1 = Tension the spring to the prescribed amount by turning the adjusting ting. Guideline Spring preload 12mm (047 in) Hook wrench (T1068) ( p. 237) Alternative 2 Warning Danger of accident Modifications to the suspension setting may ser ‘ously alter the handling characteristic. Extreme modifications to the suspension setting may cause a serious deterioration in the handling characteristic and overload components. Only make adjustments within the recommended range. = Ride slowly to start with after making adjustments to get the feel of the new handling characteristic = Tension the spring to the amount measured during dismantling by turning the adjusting ring Hook wrench (11065) (* p. 237) ~ Tighten screw @ Guideline ‘Screw, shock absorber adjusting ring [M5 5 Nm (8.7 Wt)