Rear Shock - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

ADJUSTMENT
Adjust front forks by first turning the slotted dial clockwise with
a screwdriver until it stops. Then turn the dial counterclock-
wise the recommended 12 or 20 positions. A higher number
of clicks increases damping.
NOTE
Rear spring preload must be set before adjusting any other
suspension settings. See REAR PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
on page 1-23.
Table 1-8. Suspension Settings
RANGE IN
ADJUSTMENT
CLICKS
Front fork 28
compression
Front fork 28
rebound

Rear shock

7
rebound
Rear shock 11
compression
REAR SHOCK
Check rear shock:
At the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval thereafter.
Inspect the rear shock absorber for loose mounting hardware,
leaks or rod-to-spring contact. Tighten the front and rear
mounts 40-45 ft-lbs (54.2-61.0 Nm).
1-24
SUSPENSION
FACTORY SEE
SETTING FIGURE
20 1-29
12 1-29
3 1-30
5 1-31
5542
Front fork rebound Front fork compression
damping adjuster damping adjuster
Figure 1-29. Front Fork Adjustments
5572
Figure 1-30. Rear Shock Rebound Adjuster
5571
Rear shock compression
damping adjuster
Figure 1-31. Rear Shock Compression Adjuster
Rear shock rebound
damping adjuster