16-6 REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION
After the sag measurement has been set between 101 mm (3.97 in), test ride the motorcycle and adjust the
suspension for the rider and track conditions referring to the guide below.
NOTE:
* When adjusting the low speed compression damping and rebound damping setting, attempt turning the
adjuster 1 to 2 click stops at a time for each adjustment.
* When adjusting the high speed compression damping setting, attempt turning the adjuster 1/4 turn at a
time for each adjustment.
SYMPTOM SECTION ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
Feels too hard overall • Jump
• Series of bumps
1. Adjust the low speed compression damping to
a softer setting. (See note below)
2. Adjust the rebound damping to a softer setting.
(See note below)
3. Replace the spring with an optional softer one.
(!16-5)
4. Adjust the high speed compression damping to
a softer setting. (See note below)
Kicks up • Medium to large bumps 1. Adjust the low speed compression damping
and rebound damping to a harder setting. (See
note below)
2. Adjust the high speed compression damping to
a harder setting. (See note below)
Bottom feeling or feels too
soft and unstable
•Jump
• Large bump
• Series of bumps
1. Adjust the low speed compression damping to
a harder setting. (See note below)
2. Adjust the rebound damping to a harder set-
ting. (See note below)
3. Replace the spring with an optional stiffer one.
(!16-5)
Feels harsh and hits
bumps too harshly
•Jump
• Large bump
• Series of bumps
1. Adjust the low speed compression damping to
a harder setting. (See note below)
2. Adjust the rebound damping to a harder set-
ting. (See note below)
3. If bottom feeling become after adjusting above
mentions, adjust the high speed compression
damping to a harder setting. (See note below)
Provides poor traction • Accelerating
• Series of small bumps
1. Adjust the rebound damping to a harder set-
ting. (See note below)
2. If traction feeling does not improve after adjust-
ing above mention, adjust the low speed com-
pression damping to a softer setting. (See note
below)
3. If bottom feeling become after adjusting above
mentions, adjust the high speed compression
damping to a harder setting. (See note below)
Tends to sink front than
rear
• Decelerating or braking 1. Adjust the high speed compression damping to
a softer setting. (See note below)
2. Adjust the rebound damping to a harder set-
ting. (See note below)
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