Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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125 200 250 300 SX, EXC SX, EXC SX, EXC MXC, EXC
OWNER`S MANUAL MANUALE D`USO MANUEL D`UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
ART. NR: 3. 210. 76
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE GOING ON YOUR FIRST RIDE. IT CONTAINS A GREAT DEAL OF INFORMATION AND ADVICE WHICH WILL HELP YOU USE AND HANDLE YOUR BIKE PROPERLY. IN YOUR OWN INTEREST, PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO NOTICES THAT ARE MARKED AS FOLLOWS:
IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS, CAN BE DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND LIMB. IGNORING THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY DAMAGE PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE OR IMPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE'S TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Please insert the serial numbers of your motorcycle in the boxes below Chassis number
Engine number
Key number
Stamp of dealer
COMSUMER INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIA ONLY
Tampering with noise control system prohibited
Owners are warned that the law may prohibit: (a) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; and (b) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY EQUIPMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, COLORS, MATERIALS, SERVICES OFFERED AND RENDERED, AND THE LIKE SO AS TO ADAPT THEM TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHOUT PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT AND WITHOUT GIVING REASONS, OR TO CANCEL ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS WITHOUT SUBSTITUTING THEM WITH OTHERS. [. . . ] After installing a different spring, readjust the static sag to 35 mm (± 2 mm).
125/200 SX
84/250
60 65 70 75 80 85 90 RIDERS WEIGHT INCLUSIVE GEARS IN KILOGRAM
MODELL
1218Y767 125/200 SX 1218Y768 125/200 EXC 1218Y769 250 SX 1218Y770 250/300 MXC, EXC
SOFTER
STANDARD
HARDER
76/250
80/250
84/250
According to our experience, the damping rate of the compression stage can remain unchanged. The damping rate of the rebound stage can be reduced by a few clicks for a softer spring or increased by a few clicks for a harder spring.
80/250
84/250
88/250
84/250
88/250
92/250
Checking the basic setup of the telescopic fork
Changing the spring preload on the telescopic fork (SX models)
The telescopic forks of the SX models come with a preload adjuster for easy adjustment of the spring preload. You can adjust the spring preload ± 9 mm by turning the adjusting screws (basic position = middle position). NOTE: Always turn the adjusting screws the same distance on both fork legs. Different spring preloads on the fork legs will reduce the telescopic fork's response.
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Changing the spring preload on the telescopic fork (MXC/EXC models)
The telescopic forks for these models must be partly disassembled to adjust the spring preload (see WP manual). Pretension spacers are available in heights of 1. 5, 2. 5 and 5 mm (see spare parts catalog). The preload adjuster used in the SX models can easily be retrofitted for the telescopic forks of the MXC/EXC models. NOTE: WP precisely adjusts the spring pressure by inserting pretension spacers. Fluctuations in production are compensated with pretension spacers in various heights. This can cause the fork springs in the fork legs to have different degrees of pretension. Fork springs and pretension spacers should always stay together.
for example
125/200 SX
SPRING RATE
4, 4 N/mm 4, 2 N/mm 4, 0 N/mm 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 RIDERS WEIGHT INCLUSIVE GEARS IN KILOGRAM
MODELL
1418Y743 125/200 SX 1418Y744 125/200 EXC 1418Y745 250 SX 1418Y746 250/300 MXC, EXC
SOFTER
STANDARD
HARDER
Replacing fork springs
If you weigh less than 70 kg or more than 80 kg, you should install the respective fork springs. The type number of the telescopic fork is embossed on the caps on the top of the telescopic fork. According to our experience, the damping rate of the compression stage can remain unchanged. The damping rate of the rebound stage can be reduced by a few clicks for a softer spring or increased by a few clicks for a harder spring.
4, 0 N/mm 3, 6 N/mm 4, 2 N/mm 3, 8 N/mm
4, 2 N/mm
4, 4 N/mm 4, 0 N/mm 4, 6 N/mm 4, 2 N/mm
3, 8 N/mm 4, 4 N/mm 4, 0 N/mm
ENGLISH
The precise riding sag of the telescopic fork cannot be determined for various reasons. Similar to the shock absorber, smaller deviations in your weight can be compensated by adjusting the spring preload. However, if your telescopic fork bumps frequently (hard end stop during compression), you should install harder fork springs to avoid damaging the telescopic fork and frame.
Adjusting the spring preload on the fork (SX)
The spring preload on the SX models can be adjusted (changed) by 10 mm by turning adjusting screw 1. Turning in a clockwise direction will increase the prestress, turning in a counterclockwise direction will decrease the prestress. Changing the spring preload will not affect the rebound damping adjustment. Generally, if the spring preload is higher, the rebound damping should also be set higher. STANDARD SETTING: Unscrew the adjusting screw to the limit and then back 2 turns.
1
ENGLISH
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1
Changing the spring preloading of the shock absorber
The spring preload can be changed by turning the adjusting ring 2. For this purpose, you should dismount the shock absorber and clean it thoroughly. NOTE: Before changing the spring preload note down the basic setting, e. g. [. . . ] Then take a short drive until the engine has reached the working temperature and also use the brakes. By warming these components, the residual water can evaporate from inaccessable parts of the engine and the brakes. Slide back the protective covers on the handlebar-mounted instruments so that any water that may have seeped into this part of the motorcycle is allowed to evaporate. After the motorcycle has cooled down, oil and grease all the gliding bearing parts. [. . . ]