51
Front and rear suspension inspection
SUSPENSION
• Check the front forks by locking the front
brake and pumping the front fork up and
down vigorously. The suspension action
should be smooth and there should be no oil
leakage.
Front Rear
B
A
2
(1) Rear mono shock absorber
(2) Pin spanner (3) Pin spanner handle
(A) Softer (B) Stiffer
3
•
Rider + Pillion: 7th position
Recommend adjustment
• Check the rear mono shock absorber by
pushing hard downwards on rear grip while
the vehicle is not parked on stand. The
suspension action should be smooth and
there should be no oil leakage.
•
Solo rider : 3rd position
Rear shock absorber adjustment can be made in
any position from 1st to 7th according to the
load/road conditions or owner’s requirement.
Rear mono shock absorber adjustment
NOTE
To adjust the rear mono shock absorber (1),
use the rear shock absorber adjustment tool
[Pin spanner (2) with handle (3)] available in
the tool kit.
1
2
(1) Arrow (2) Brake arm
(3) Reference mark (4) Brake panel
3
41
• In direction A: Softer
• In direction B: Stiffer