11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 47
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Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn counterclockwise to
reduce the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the absorption setting
of the rebound damping.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher with a
higher spring preload.
11.15 Handlebar position
M00987-10
(All EXC models)
On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of
to each other.
Hole distance
15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar holders are placed at a distance of
from the center.
Hole distance
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar holders can be mounted in four different positions.
M00993-10
(XC‑W)
On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of
to each other.
Hole distance
15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar holders are placed at a distance of
from the center.
Hole distance
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar holders can be mounted in four different positions.