Honda CB650RA - Adjusting the Rear Suspension

Adjusting the Rear Suspension
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Spring Preload
You can adjust the spring preload by the
adjuster to suit the load or the road surface.
Turn the adjuster using the pin spanner and
extension bar provided in the tool kit
(2 P. 118).
Use the pin spanner and extension bar to
turn the adjuster. Positions 1 to 2 are for a
decrease spring preload (soft), or turn the
position 4 to 10 increase spring preload
(hard).
The standard position is 3.
NOTICE
Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to 10 or 10 to
1 may damage the shock absorber.
Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.
Other Adjustments u Adjusting the Rear Suspension
Maintenance
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Adjuster
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
Pin spanner
Extension bar
8
9
10