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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of
the front fork legs.
WARNING
WARNING
• Always adjust both front fork legs
evenly. Uneven adjustment can result
in poor handling and loss of stability.
• Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Spring preload
ACHTUNG:
CAUTION:
• Grooves are provided to indicate the
adjustment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or
minimum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
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a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction
a or b.
NOTE:
With each turn of the adjusting bolt, the
installed length of the fork spring is
changed by 1 mm.
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Direction a
(turns in)
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction b
(turns out)
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 0 turns in direction*
Standard: 14 turns in direction*
Maximum: 18-1/2 turns in direction*
* after fully turning the adjusting
bolt in direction b
1
1
aa
bb
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