Adjusting The Shock Absorber Spring Preload - SWM RS 125 R 2016 Manuel D'utilisation Et Entretien

ADJUSTING THE SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD

Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the saddle and the right lateral panel, as
described in the related paragraph.
2. Clean ringnut (4) and adjusting nut (5) of the
spring (6).
3. Either with a hook wrench or an aluminium
punch, loosen the lock ring nut.
4. Turn the adjuster ring nut as required.
Note*: To guarantee the correct shock absorber
functioning it is possible to tighten the seal (5) of
n° 2 maximum turns.
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4
5
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5. When the adjusting operation is over (according
to your weight and riding style), tighten the lock
ring nut. (Torque: 50 Nm - 5Kgm - 36,87 ft/lb).
6. Refit the R.H. side panel and the saddle.
WARNING*: The shock absorber contains ni-
trogen under pressure, DO NOT unscrew the
valve (7) as this could cause gas leakage, com-
promising the correct shock absorber func-
tioning.
To perform gas recharge in the shock absorb-
er it is necessary to refer to the SWM Conces-
sionaire.
Fig. A
Sprocket axis
6
Swinging arm axis
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (FIG. A)
Chain should be checked, adjusted and lubricated as
per the Maintenance Chart to ensure security and
prevent excessive wear. If the chains becomes bad-
ly worn or is poorly adjusted (i.e., if it is too loose or
too taught), it could escape from sprocket or break.
To adjust the rear chain it is necessary to lower
the rear part of motorcycle so to line up the drive
sprocket axle, the rear swing arm axle and the rear
wheel axle as shown on drawing. Than let turn
three times the rear wheel. Now the chain should
not be tight.
Wheel axis