SUSPENSION SETTING
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load
and damping force as follows.
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT
The set length
222
mm
(8.7
in) provides the maximum spring
0
ore-load.
The set length
236
mm
(9.3
in) provides the minimum spring
pre-load.
STD length:
299
mm
(11.8
in)
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Do not set the spring length out of the specified range.
Remove the rear shock absorber. (W7-68)
Loosen the lock-nut
iT).
Adjust the spring set length by turning the adjuster
h).
Tighten the lock-nut
(71
to the specified toraue.
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Rear shock absorber lock-nut:
30
N.m
(3.0
kgf-m,
21.5
lb-ft)
Remount the rear shock absorber. (p7-71)
DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
The rebound and compression damping force are adjustable for
rider's preference, rider's weight and field condition.
NOTE:
Do not turn the adjuster screws more than given position, or the
adjuster may be damaged.
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Fully turn the damping force adjuster
(ij
clockwise. It is at stiffest
position and turn it out to standard setting position.
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STD position:
7
clicks out from stiffest posltlon
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4,
4
[Fine-tune the adjuster by turning it slightly until two punch
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marks align.]
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NOTE:
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Make sure to check the 1st click position by last sound when
turning in the adjuster.