SETUP
rbl2011-001-002_a
ADJUSTMENT CAM
1. Softest adjustment (position 1)
2. Hardest adjustment (position 5)
NOTE: To ease adjustment cam rotation, lift vehi-
cle using a jack.
Spyder RS-S
1. Adjust the spring preload as per the owner’s
preference.
1.1 Place vehicle on a level surface.
1.2 Engage the parking brake.
1.3 Loosen the lock ring.
1.4 Adjust spring preload by turning adjust-
ment ring.
2. Refer to the following table for proper adjust-
ment.
RECOMMEN
DED SPRING PRELOA D
LOAD
DISTANCE BETWEEN
UPPER AND LOWER
SHOCK ABSORBER
BOLTS
Rider with passenger
and cargo
428 mm (16-7/8 in)
rmo2012-001-001_a
SPYDER RS-S
1. Spring preload adjustment ring
2. Lock ring
3. Tighten lock ring against the preload ring.
TIGHTENING TOR
QUE
Lock ring 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Rear Suspension
1. Adjust the s pring preload as per the owner’s
preference.
2. Refer to the f
ollowing table for proper adjust-
ment.
RECOMMENDED SPRING PRELOAD
LOAD CAM POSITION
68 kg (150 lb) rider
1
91 kg (200 lb) rider 3
With passe
nger rider
7
rmr2008
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REAR SUSPENSION ADJUST M ENT LOCATION
1. Cam adjuster
2. Ratchet
with extension
rmr2008-030-004_a
ADJUST
MENT CAM
1. Softest a djustme nt (position 1)
2. Hardest a djustme nt (position 7)
Lights
Headlight Aiming Adjustment
North
American Models
Position the vehicle in front of a test surface as
shown.
Have a person of at least 91 kg (200 lb) taking
place on the driver's seat.
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