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Shock Absorber - Front Absorber Adjustment
The preload of the shock absorber is adjusted to adapt to different drivers, loads,
driving modes and road conditions to make the motorcycle to achieve the best
driving performance and avoid damage to the front fork, rear shock absorber and
body.
External adjustment function of front shock absorber:
A. Rebound damping adjustment; B. Spring preload adjustment;
C. Air chamber pressure adjustment.
■ Rebound damping adjustment
As shown in the figure, the rebound damping can be adjusted by manually
rotating the red adjusting knob of rebound damping at the top of the right front
shock absorber.
● Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the rebound damping and make the
front shock absorber slow down during rebound; rotate it counterclockwise to
reduce the rebound damping and make the front shock absorber become faster
during rebound.
● The rebound damping can be adjusted by 12 segments and can be set
appropriately according to the rider's weight, habits and road conditions. It is
generally adjusted clockwise to the maximum and then counterclockwise to the
required segment. When adjusting, the force applied should be moderate, and the
adjustment stopped immediately in case of slight resistance, so as not to exceed
the bearing limit of the adjusting screw.
The performance of the front fork depends on the
adjustment in different riding environments, such as the
rebound damping adjustment: the standard of clockwise
and counterclockwise adjustment (the following segments
are for example, and the number of rotations depends on
the type of front shock absorber and personal feelings, but
you can remember the best segments you adjust in actual
use).
Comfort 0-3 segments
Standard 6-8 segments
Sports 10-12 segments
● When driving on a mountain road or a curved road, rotate the rebound damping adjusting knob clockwise to slow down the rebound and reduce the
motorcycle shaking; When driving in urban areas or on bad roads, the adjusting knob of rebound damping can be rotated counterclockwise to make the
shock absorber rebound faster and less hard;
● Strenuous driving for a long time will increase the air pressure inside the right tube, making the shock absorber become hard, then unscrew the air
release screws on the left and right tubes with a straight screwdriver, and lock them after the air is released.
Front left shock
absorber
Adjusting knob of
spring preload
Adjusting knob of
rebound damping
Front right shock
absorber
Air release
screw
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