Adjusting
SPORT SETTINGS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR OFFICIAL
COMPETITIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT ON TRACKS,
AWAY FROM NORMAL ROAD TRAFFIC AND WITH THE
AUTHORISATION OF THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER - STANDARD
ADJUSTMENT (FOR ROAD USE ONLY)
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Shock absorber wheelbase (A) 310 ± 1.5 mm (12.20 ± 0.059 in)
(preloaded) Spring (B) length 148 ± 1.5 mm (5.83 ± 0.059 in)
Rebound adjustment, ring nut (1) open (**) 20 ± 1 clicks from fully closed (*)
Compression adjustment, knob (2) open (**) 1.5 click from fully closed (*)
Theoretical shock absorber failure (motorcycle + rider 70kg -
154lb) (C)
25 +/- 1 mm (0.98 +/- 0.039 in)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER - RACING ADJUSTMENT RANGE (TRACK USE ONLY)
Specification
Desc./Quantity
Shock absorber wheelbase (A) 313 +/- 1.5 mm (12.32 +/- 0.059 in)
(preloaded) Spring (B) length 144 - 145.5 mm (5.67 - 5.73 in) (2-3 turns)
Rebound adjustment, ring nut (1) open (**) 13 +/- 2 clicks from fully closed (*)
Compression adjustment, knob (2) open (**) 0.5 click from fully closed (*)
Theoretical shock absorber failure (motorcycle + rider 70kg -
154lb) (C)
20 +/- 1 mm (0.79 +/- 0.039 in)
(*) = clockwise
(**) = anticlockwise
DO NOT LOOSEN THE LOCK NUT (5) AND THE ADJUSTER SCREW (6) BEYOND THE GROOVE
ON THE SHOCK ABSORBER NEAR THE LOWER CONNECTION.
Suspensions RSV4 R
SUSP - 394