Penske Racing Shocks 8900 Series - Manual (Page 12)

Setting the Sag of the Shock
STEP 1
1. Without a rider on the bike, have an assistant lift the rear of the motorcycle
until the rear wheel is off the ground slightly.
2. Using a tape measure, measure the distance between the axle center line
and a convenient location on the rear sub frame.
3. Record this measurement as "A".
Your Bike:
STEP 2
1. One person should hold the front of the motorcycle, straddling the front tire.
2. Measure the distance between the axle center line and a convenient location
on the rear sub frame (same locations used in Step 1).
3. Record this measurement as "B".
Your Bike:
STEP 3
1. One person should hold the front of the motorcycle, straddling the front tire.
2. Have the rider, wearing all of their gear, sit on the bike in a tuck position.
3. The third person should then measure the distance between the axle center
line and a convenient location on the rear sub frame (same locations used in
Step 1).
4. Record this measurement as "C".
Your Bike:
STEP 4
1. Subtract "B" from "A". This number is your static sag or free sag.
Target: 6mm - 12mm Free Sag
Your Free Sag:
2. Subtract "C" from "A". This number is your rider sag.
Target: 22mm – 35mm Rider Sag
Your Rider Sag:
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