Rear shock absorber adjusters
The shock absorber has external adjusters that
enable you to adjust the setup to suit the load on the
motorcycle. The adjuster (1) located on the left-hand
side, where the upper end of the shock absorber is
attached to the rear subframe, controls rebound
damping.
Turn the adjuster (1) clockwise to increase damping,
or counter-clockwise to reduce damping.
Two ring nuts (2) located on the top section of the
shock absorber are used to adjust the outer spring
preload.
To change spring preload, slacken off the upper ring
nut. Then TIGHTEN or SLACKEN the lower ring nut
to INCREASE or DECREASE spring preload.
STANDARD setting from the fully closed position
(clockwise):
- rebound: unscrew the adjuster (1) by 8 clicks
from Max (fully closed);
- spring preload: 20 mm from Min (all
unpreloaded).
Fig. 53
Warning
When adjusting the spring preload, do not
exceed a spring length of 181 mm to avoid damaging
the swinging arm.
Warning
Use a specific pin wrench to turn the preload
adjusting nut. Be careful when turning the nut with
the wrench, as the pin may slip out of the ring nut
recess and you may hurt your hand hitting motorcycle
parts.
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