Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The rear shock absorber has external controls that
enable you to adjust the to suit the load on
the motorcycle.
The adjuster (1), located on the lower mount which
fastens the shock absorber to the swinging arm,
adjusts the damping during the rebound phase
(return).
The knob (2), located on the side of the
motorcycle, adjusts the preload of the shock
absorber external spring.
The adjuster (3), located on the expansion reservoir
of the shock absorber, adjusts the damping during
the compression phase.
Reach adjuster (3), removing the seat and the
cover (4).
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