FRONT FORK
pos. Description Type Quantity Torque Notes
1 Calliper mounting bracket fixing
screws
M8 2+2 22 Nm (16.23 lbf ft) -
2 Pumping member fixing screw - 1+1 30 - 39 Nm (22.13 -
28.76 lbf ft)
-
3 Sleeve top cap - 1+1 30 - 39 Nm (22.13 -
28.76 lbf ft)
-
Adjustment
Standard front fork setting is adjusted to suit most
high and low speed riding conditions, whether the
vehicle is partially or fully loaded.
However, the setting can be modified for specific
needs according to vehicle use.
RACING TRACK SETTINGS MUST BE DONE ONLY FOR
OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS OR SPORTS EVENTS WHICH
ARE, IN ALL CASES, AWAY FROM NORMAL ROAD TRAF-
FIC AND WITH THE AUTHORISATION OF THE RELEVANT
AUTHORITIES.
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO RIDE A VEHICLE SET FOR
RACING ON ROADS AND MOTORWAYS.
WHEN COUNTING THE NUMBER OF CLICKS AND/OR
TURNS OF ADJUSTMENT SCREWS (1 - 2), ALWAYS
START FROM THE STIFFEST SETTING (ADJUSTER
SCREW TURNED FULLY CLOCKWISE). WHEN COUNTING
THE NUMBER OF CLICKS AND/OR TURNS OF ADJUST-
MENT SCREW (3), ALWAYS START FROM THE SOFTEST
SETTING (ADJUSTER SCREW TURNED FULLY ANTI-
CLOCKWISE).
FRONT FORK - STANDARD
SETTING (FOR ROAD USE ONLY)
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1) Unscrew (**) 1.5 turns from fully closed (*)
Compression damping adjustment, screw (2) Unscrew (**) 1 turn from fully closed (*)
Spring preloading, nut (3) Unscrew (**) 5 notches from fully closed (*)
Stems (A) (***) protrusion from top plate (excluding cover) 3 notches/ 12 mm (3 notches/0.47 in)
Theoretical fork failure (motorcycle + rider 70kg - 154lb) (B) 33-35 +/- 1 mm (1.30-1.38 +/- 0.039 in)
FRONT FORK - RACING ADJUSTMENT RANGE (TRACK USE ONLY)
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Rebound damping adjustment, screw (1) Unscrew (**) 3/4 - 1 turn (*) from fully closed
Compression damping adjustment, screw (2) Unscrew (**) 0.5 turn from fully closed (*)
Spring preloading, nut (3) Unscrew (**) 4 - 5 notches from fully closed (*)
Stems (A) (***) protrusion from top plate (excluding cover) 3 notches/ 12 mm (3 notches/0.47 in)
Theoretical fork failure (motorcycle + rider 70kg - 154lb) (B) 35 +/- 1 mm (1.38 +/- 0.039 in)
Suspensions RSV4 R
SUSP - 366