Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do
not match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel 2 clockwise
using toolkit.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel 2 counter-
clockwise using toolkit.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn adjusting screw coun-
terclockwise as far as pos-
sible and then turn back 12
clicks (Full tank of gas, with
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
with OE Lowered suspension:
Turn adjusting screw coun-
terclockwise as far as pos-
sible and then turn back 4
clicks (Full tank of gas, with
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
Insert toolkit 1.
Installing seat ( 56)
Damping
Damping
The damping must be adapt-
ed to the spring preload. An in-
crease in spring preload requires
firmer damping, a reduction in
spring preload requires softer
damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Adjust damping via adjusting
screw 1.
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Operation