EGL A11 - Page 41

BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESBASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
e rear suspension of your motorcycle has 2 dierent adjustment points. It can be adjusted for the rider’s weight
and riding conditions by changing the spring pre-load, rebound and compression damping points. It comes from
the factory set to the soest setting. If you wish to make the rear suspension harder, follow the procedures below.
Adjusting the rear shock is not hard, but like the front forks, changes should be made one at a time to gain an
accurate understanding of how they aect the bike.
Once you are familiar with the settings on your suspension, you can quickly and easily adjust them to suit dier-
ent terrain. For example, you know the setting position for when you ride in the sand dunes. But when you are
riding on your local track you know to tune them to a dierent setting.
e rear shock absorber has a damper unit that containers high pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to disas-
semble, service or dispose of it. Puncture or exposure to ame may also result in an explosion, causing serious
injury or even death. Service or disposal should only be done by your dealer or a qualied mechanic that is
equipped with the proper tools and safety equipment.
If your EGL MotorEGL Motor motorcycle is new, put about 2 hours of part throttle break in time on it to ensure that the
shock absorber has worked in.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
SPRING PRE-LOAD SPRING PRE-LOAD
(if applicable)(if applicable)
e spring pre-load should be adjusted when the engine is
cold because it will be necessary to remove the muer(s). A
second spanner will be needed for turning the shock spring
lock nut and adjusting the nut in order to adjust the spring
pre-load.
1. Recommended to place your motorcycle on a
stand or equivalent support with the rear wheel
o the ground.
2. Remove the muers.
3. Loosen the clamp on the air lter duct connecting
the carburetor.
4. Remove the battery terminal connectors.
5. Remove the sub-frame with the air lter housing on
one piece.
6. Check that the spring pre-load is adjusted to the
standard length.
7. Adjust as necessary by loosening the shock
spring lock nut (A)(A) and turning the adjusting nut
(B)(B)
8. One complete turn of the adjuster nut changes the
spring length by approximately 1.5 -2 mm.
9. Aer the adjustment has been done, hold the
adjuster nut and tighten the spring lock nut.
10. Make sure the lock nut is tight before you assemble
the remaining parts.