10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 28
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Turn clockwise to increase spring preload; turn counterclockwise to reduce
spring preload.
Changing the spring preload has no influence on the rebound damping
although the adjusting screws turn during the adjustment work.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher when the
higher spring preload is higher.
10.4 Fork offset
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Fork offset
A
has an influence on vehicle handling. It is measured from the middle of
the fork leg to the middle of the steering head bearing.
The fork offset can be adjusted as necessary.
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Distance
1
shows the fork offset setting.
The standard setting provides for highly agile handling in curves.
Fork offset
Condition at delivery 30 mm (1.18 in)
Trail
Condition at delivery 87.4 mm (3.441 in)
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With the alternative setting, distance
1
is smaller than the setting when delivered.
The alternative setting provides for very high riding stability.
Fork offset
Alternative setting 28 mm (1.1 in)
Trail
Alternative setting 89.8 mm (3.535 in)
10.5 Adjusting the fork offset x
Preparatory work
– Remove the engine cowl. ( p. 38)
– Remove the front fairing. ( p. 38)
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Main work
–
Loosen screw
1
.
–
Loosen the steering stem screw
2
.
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