REAR SUSPENSION 16-3
REAR SUSPENSION TUNING
The rear suspension compression and rebound damping force,
and spring pre-load are adjustable for rider’s preference, rider’s
weight and course condition.
NOTE:
* Break-in the rear suspension when riding with a new rear
cushion unit. (!1-10)
* Inspect the following items before attempting adjustment.
* Rear shock absorber damage and oil leakage. (!2-21)
* Swingarm and links tighteness. (! 2-21)
* Tire pressure. (!2-21)
* Tire and wheel damage. (!2-21)
* Spoke nipple tension and rim lock tightness. (!2-21, 22)
LOW SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING
FORCE ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster screw
1 clockwise until it stops (full hard
position).
NOTE:
Do not force the adjuster screw past the stopped position, or you
may damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster screw
1 counterclockwise the specified
clicks so that the punched mark
A will be aligned with the
punched mark
C.
" Low speed compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 7 clicks turns out
HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION DAMPING
FORCE ADJUSTMENT
• Turn the adjuster
2 clockwise until it stops (full hard position).
NOTE:
Do not force the adjuster past the stopped position, or you may
damage the adjuster.
• Turn the adjuster
2 counterclockwise the specified turns so
that the punched mark
B will be aligned with the punched
mark
C.
" High speed compression damping force adjuster
Standard setting: 1 and 7/8 turns out
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