TABLE OF CONTENTS
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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 84
10.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 84
10.2 Starting........................................... 85
10.3 Starting off...................................... 87
10.4 Shifting, riding ................................ 88
10.5 Applying the brakes.......................... 92
10.6 Stopping, parking............................. 94
10.7 Transport ........................................ 96
10.8 Refueling ........................................ 97
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................ 100
11.1 Additional information.................... 100
11.2 Required work ............................... 100
11.3 Recommended work ....................... 103
12 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................. 104
12.1 Adjusting the compression
damping of the fork (RC 390
R EU) ........................................... 104
12.2 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork (RC 390 R EU) .................. 105
12.3 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ........................... 106
12.4 Compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R EU)................. 107
12.5 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R EU)................. 108
12.6 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R EU)................. 109
12.7 Adjusting the rebound damping
of the shock absorber (RC 390
R EU) ........................................... 111
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............. 112
13.1 Raising the motorcycle with the
rear lifting gear .............................. 112
13.2 Removing the rear of the
motorcycle from the lifting gear....... 112
13.3 Lifting the motorcycle with the
front lifting gear............................. 113
13.4 Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear .................................... 115
13.5 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs .............................................. 116
13.6 Removing the front rider's seat........ 118
13.7 Mounting the front rider's seat......... 119
13.8 Removing the passenger seat .......... 119