Cobra 2005 cm50 Service Manual page 67

1.3.2. Lower in clamps for improved straight line stability.
2. Rear shock
2.1. Shock spring (optional spring)
2.1.1. Stiffer spring – stiffer throughout the travel.
2.1.2. Less stiff spring – less stiff throughout the travel.
2.2. Compression damping (optional valve)
2.2.1. Harder (more damping, slower) – adds resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is compressing.
2.2.2. Softer (less damping, quicker) – reduces resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is compressing.
2.3. Rebound damping (optional valve)
2.3.1. Harder (more damping, slower) – adds resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is returning to full length.
2.3.2. Softer (less damping, quicker) - reduces resistance to the
suspension motion when the suspension is returning to full length
Front Forks Bottoming Too Frequently
If the front forks bottom harshly more than a couple of times per lap and the fork
springs are proper for the weight of rider (as detailed above), try raising the fork
oil level in increments of 10mm. Raising the fork oil level, reduces the air volume,
and increases the stiffness of the forks late in the travel, thus adding a
progressive' feel.
Front forks feel too stiff over small bumps.
If the forks feel too stiff over small bumps try decreasing the weight (increasing
the viscosity) of the fork oil.
Rear suspension troubleshooting.
Always start with standard settings and make damping changes in no more than
two click increments and only make one change at a time.
Symptom
Rear end feels stiff on small bumps
Rear end 'sways' on straights
Bike tends to jump 'rear end high'
Bike tends to jump 'rear end low'
Frequent rear end bottoming
Bottoms after end of continuous bumps
Rear end 'kicks' over square edge bumps
Proactive Suspension Adjustments
Fork oil level
Fork oil weight
Action
Softer compression damping
Harder compression damping
Harder rebound damping
Softer rebound damping
Harder compression damping
Softer rebound damping
1) Harder rebound, 2) Softer
Compression
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Damping