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10.12 Adjusting the steering damper
Info
The hydraulic steering damper stabilizes the steering if the front wheel is raised off the ground or carries no load.
In contrast to other damping elements, the steering damper is adjusted with the damping element open.
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–
Turn the adjusting screw
1
anticlockwise towards "–" as far as the last perceptible
click.
– Adjust the steering damper according to your riding style and the road conditions
by turning the adjust screw clockwise towards "+".
Guideline
Steering damper adjustment range 1… 32 clicks
Standard 16 clicks
Info
Do not change the adjustment of the steering damper during the journey.
After adjusting the steering damper, check the steering for smooth oper-
ation, making sure that the handlebar can be moved from extreme left to
extreme right without a tendency to lock.
10.13 Vehicle level
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Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter
the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride
behavior.
The vehicle level can be adjusted at the front by means of the fork leg clamp and at
the rear by means of the thread setting of the lower shock absorber eye.
Fork, chassis height differ-
ence HIGH - LOW
10 mm (0.39 in)
Shock absorber, chassis
height difference HIGH -
LOW
7 mm (0.28 in)
10.14 Adjusting front vehicle level x
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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