MACHINE TUNING 4-19
After the sag measurement has been set in 104 mm (4.09 in), test ride the motorcycle and adjust the sus-
pension 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.
(4-18)
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.
(4-18)
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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