Adjusting The Riding Sag - GAS GAS MC 85 2021 Owner's Manual

10.11

Adjusting the riding sag

Main work
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Measure the full spring length while it is under tension and note
down the value.
–
1
Loosen screw
–
Turn adjusting ring
Hook wrench (90129051000)
Info
If the spring cannot be fully released, the spring must be
removed to accurately measure the spring length.
–
Measure the total spring length while the spring is not under ten-
sion.
–
Tension the spring by turning adjusting ring
A
sion .
Guideline
Spring preload
402659-10
Info
The spring preload is the difference between the relaxed
spring length and the tensioned spring length.
Depending on the static sag and/or the riding sag, it may be
necessary to increase or decrease the spring preload.
–
1
Tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, shock absorber
adjusting ring
Finishing work
–
Install the shock absorber.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the shock absorber.
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
Main work
–
Choose and mount a suitable spring.
Guideline
Spring rate
Weight of rider: < 45 kg
(< 99 lb.)
Weight of rider: 45 ... 55 kg
(99 ... 121 lb.)
Weight of rider: > 55 kg
B00292-10
(> 121 lb.)
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
.
2
until the spring is no longer under tension.
2
to specified dimen-
11 mm (0.43 in)
.
M5 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
( p. 53)
p. 42)
p. 42)
( p. 52)
35 N/mm (200 lb/in)
40 N/mm (228 lb/in)
45 N/mm (257 lb/in)
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