FRONT FORK AND STEERING 15-3
FRONT FORK TUNING
The front fork compression and rebound damping force, and oil
level are adjustable for rider’s preference, rider’s weight and
course condition.
NOTE:
* Break-in new front forks before attempting adjustment.
* Be sure to adjust both right and left front forks equally.
* Inspect the following items before attempting adjustment.
* Front fork air pressure adjustment. (!2-20)
* Front fork damage and oil leakage. (!2-20)
* Tire pressure. (!2-21)
* Tire and wheel damage. (!2-21)
* Spoke nipple tension and rim lock tightness. (!2-21)
* Steering movement. (!2-20)
COMPRESSION DAMPING FORCE
ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster screw
1 clockwise until it stops (full hard
position).
NOTE:
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the adjuster screw
clockwise until it stops, then back it out the recommended num-
ber of turns. Do not force the adjuster screw past the stopped
position or you may damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise and the 6th position
is the standard position.
" Compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 6 clicks turns back
REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster screw clockwise until it stops (full hard posi-
tion).
NOTE:
To set the adjuster, you must gently turn the adjuster screw
clockwise until it stops, then back it out the recommended num-
ber of turns. Do not force the adjuster screw past the stopped
position or you may damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster screw
1 counterclockwise and the 13th
position is the standard position.
" Rebound damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 13 clicks turns back
SH
COMPRESSION
SH
REBOUND