Warning!
- The rear suspension unit spring preload is not adjustable.
- Do not attempt to adjust the rear suspension unit preload from its original factory setting.
- Any attempt to adjust the rear suspension unit preload from its original factory setting could result in a dangerous riding condition leading to loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
The rear suspension unit spring preload setting is not adjustable and should not be altered from its original factory setting.
However, if it is suspected that the preload setting has been altered, the setting can be checked and if necessary, restored to its original factory setting as follows:
Warning!
- Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.
- A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.
- An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
Perform the following operations:
Note: The motorcycle is delivered from the factory with the rear suspension unit spring set to a preloaded length of 161.8 mm, as measured across the flat ends of the spring.
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1. Preload spring seat; 2. Locking ring
1. Measure the length of the preloaded rear suspension unit spring. The spring should be set to a preloaded length of 161.8 mm.
2. If necessary, release the locking ring and adjust the preload spring seat to achieve a preloaded spring length of 161.8 mm.
3. Hold the preload spring seat to prevent rotation and tighten the locking ring to 44 Nm.
Perform the following operations: