Adjusting the front fork
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound
(return), compression and spring preload
adjustment.
Adjustment is done by external screw adjusters:
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adjuster (1) to adjust the compression damping;
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adjuster (2) for rebound adjustment;
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hexagon adjusters (3) to adjust internal spring
preload.
Position the motorcycle on its side stand so that it is
stable.
Turn adjuster (1) at the top end of the LH fork leg
with a suitable screwdriver to adjust compression.
Turn adjuster (2) at the top end of the RH fork leg
with a suitable screwdriver to adjust rebound.
Turn adjusters (1) or (2) clockwise to the
damping, or counter clockwise to it.
The damping is obtained with the
adjusters (1) and (2) turned fully clockwise to the fully
closed position.
from this position, turning anticlockwise,
you can count the various turns of the adjusters.
To change preload of the spring inside each fork leg,
turn adjusters (3), with a hexagon wrench,
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Fig 54
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