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BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESBASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
SUSPENSION Cont. SUSPENSION Cont.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
SPRING PRE-LOAD Cont.SPRING PRE-LOAD Cont.
(if applicable) (if applicable)
Increase Spring Pre-Load Increase Spring Pre-Load
1. Loosen the lock nut on the spring with the
spanners (C)(C) and turn the (A)(A) adjuster nut
clockwise to shorten the spring length.
2. One complete turn of the adjuster nut changes
the spring length by approximately 1.5 -2 mm.
3. Aer the adjustment has been done, hold the
adjuster nut and tighten the spring lock nut.
4. Make sure the lock nut is tight before you
assemble the remaining parts.
Decrease Spring Pre-LoadDecrease Spring Pre-Load
1. Loosen the lock nut on the spring with the
spanners (C)(C) and turn the adjuster nut (D)(D)
counter clockwise to increase the length of the
spring.
2. One complete turn of the adjuster nut changes
the spring length by approximately 1.5 -2 mm.
3. Aer the adjustment has been done, hold the
adjuster nut and tighten the spring lock nut.
4. Make sure the lock nut is tight before you
assemble the remaining parts.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING
(if Applicable) (if Applicable)
Compression DampingCompression Damping
A. e high-speed compression damping (A)(A) is
eective when damping adjustment is desired
for high speed operation.
B. e low-speed compression damping (A)(A) is
eective when damping adjustment is desired
for low speed operation.
1. Both the high and low speed compression
damping can be increased or decreased
by turning the enter screw adjuster clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
2. You can adjust the adjuster by turning it 1/12th
turn increments (clicks)(clicks).