Before evaluating and adjusting suspension settings, check
the motorcycles tires. Refer to Table 8 and Figure 32. Tires
must be in good condition and inflated properly.
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WARNING
Do not operate motorcycle with loose, worn or damaged
steering or suspension systems. Contact an EBR Dealer for
repairs. Loose, worn or damaged steering or suspension
components can adversely affect stability and handling, which
could result in death or serious injury.
Make all suspension adjustments in small increments. Radical
setting changes may cause you to skip the best adjustment,
but always remember that any setting chosen is a
compromise.
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Do not pull a trailer with a motorcycle. Pulling a trailer can
cause tire overload, reduced braking efficiency and adversely
affect stability and handling, which could result in death or
serious injury.
SUSPENSION DEFINITIONS
Damping
Resistance to movement. Damping affects how easily the
suspension can move and limits oscillations of the system
once the movement has begun.
The suspension is compressed when the wheel moves
upwards.
The suspension is rebounding when it is moving back from
being compressed.
The amount the suspension moves from maximum length to
static loaded condition as weight is added to the vehicle.
An adjustment made to the suspension springs to limit static
sag to achieve a desired percentage of total suspension
travel.
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