BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESBASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1. Next, you will nd the rebound adjuster at the bottom of the shock absorber, under the swing-
arm. is works much the same as the rebound screw on the front forks. It controls how quickly
or slowly the shock returns to its extended position aer being compressed.
2. Try turning it clockwise to allow the rear wheel to stay in contact with the ground over larger
rolling terrain.
3. If you turn the screw counter-clockwise, this will give you a better ride over rough bumps that
are close together by allowing the shock to rebound faster and “hug” the ow of the terrain.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
SPRING PRE-LOAD SPRING PRE-LOAD
(if applicable) (if applicable)
1. e rebound damping adjuster (A)(A) is located at
the lower end of the shock absorber.
2. It has 12-14 adjustment positions. Turning the
adjuster screw one full turn advances the
adjuster by 4 positions (clicks).
3. Rebound damping can be increased by turning
the adjuster clockwise (+)(+) or counter (-)(-) clock
wise.
4. To adjust to the standard position, turn the
adjuster clockwise until it will not longer turn
(DO NOT FORCE)(DO NOT FORCE). is is the fully hard
setting.
5. Turn the adjuster counter-clockwise 9-12 clicks.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
SUSPENSION Cont. SUSPENSION Cont.
DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE SHOCK.DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE SHOCK.
IF REPAIR IS NECESSARY, TAKE THE
MOTORCYCLE TO A EGL MOTOR DEALER.
NOTICE
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