01/FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP 13
5.5Vehicle level
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Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the chassis can seriously alter the vehi-
cle's handling characteristics.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new han-
dling characteristics.
The vehicle level can be adjusted at the front by means of the fork leg clamp and at
the rear by the eccentric shaft.
The fork legs can be clamped at three positions in the triple clamps.
Upper triple clamp flush
with upper edge of fork legs
0 mm (0 in)
Upper triple clamp flush
with 1st ring of fork legs
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Upper triple clamp flush
with 2nd ring of fork legs
(standard)
5 mm (0.2 in)
The chassis height can be adjusted steplessly by turning the eccentric shaft.
Chassis height difference
HIGH - LOW
7 mm (0.28 in)
Maximum adjustment range
between HIGH - LOW
180°
5.6Adjusting front vehicle level
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the chassis can seriously alter the vehicle's handling characteristics.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new handling characteristics.
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– Loosen screws on the lower triple clamp.
– Loosen screw on the upper triple clamp.
– Loosen screw of the handlebar stub.
Info
Loosen the screws far enough to prevent damage to the lacquer when the
fork legs are moved.
Make the adjustments first on one fork leg and then on the other. When the
screws of both fork legs are loosened, the vehicle sags toward the front.
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– Align the fork leg in the desired position by means of the fork rings.
Guideline
Upper triple clamp flush with upper
edge of fork legs
0 mm (0 in)
Upper triple clamp flush with 1st ring
of fork legs
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Upper triple clamp flush with 2nd ring
of fork legs (standard)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Info
The standard adjustment is the setting that provides the best vehicle han-
dling. When the fork is compressed, the chassis setting changes, causing
the vehicle to become more stable but also more difficult to handle.
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