General Operation
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Spring Preload Adjustment
1. Clean any dirt or debris from the slots of the shock
adj
usting collar (A).
2. Using the adjusting wrench, turn the adjusting collar
(A)
.
3. For measurements less than the specified value,
decrea
se the preload on the spring by turning the
adjustment collar counter-clockwise on the shock. If
more than the specified value, increase the preload on
the spring by turning the adjustment collar clockwise on
the shock.
Rebound Adjustment
The rebound adjuster knob (A) is at the bottom of the
shock. It has 8 stages of adjustment. Printed on the knob is
“H” meaning Hard (slower rebound) and “S” meaning Soft
(faster rebound). The ride quality adjustment knob controls
the hardness or softness the ride quality of your
motorcycle. Turning the knob clockwise, or H direction, is
good for big impacts.
Turning the knob counter-clockwise, or S direction, is good
fo
r smaller and more frequent impacts.
Note: Adjusters should never be forced completely “Soft”
or “Hard”;
always leave one click of adjustment in either
direction.
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