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Rear Suspension Tuning Procedure
1. Remove the rear shock absorber. (Refer to Service Manual)
2. Remove the rear shock absorber spring. (Refer to Service Manual)
3. Adjust the rear suspension according to the rider’s weight and pref-
erence by referring to the table below.
4. Measure the distance L1 from the seat bolt to the chain adjuster
lock-nut with the motorcycle on the stand and the rear wheel lifted
off the ground.
Spring Part No. Spring rate
Marking
paint
Set-length adjustable range
Soft 62211-37K20
52 N/mm
(5.3 kgf/mm)
Blue
226 – 237 mm (8.90 – 9.33 in)
[at spring free length 240 mm (9.45 in)]
Standard
62211-37K00
54 N/mm
(5.5 kgf/mm)
White
Hard 62211-37K10
56 N/mm
(5.7 kgf/mm)
Red
227 – 237 mm (8.90 – 9.33 in)
[at spring free length 240 mm (9.45 in)]