Suspension Setting - Suzuki DL1000 Service Manual

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SUSPENSION SETTING

After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring pre-load
and damping force as follows.
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT
The pre-load is adjusted by turning the pre-load adjuster knob
without tool.
Position "0" provides the softest spring pre-load.
Position "5" provides the stiffest spring pre-load.
STD position: "2"
DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
The rebound damping force is adjusted by turning the adjuster.
Fully turn the damping adjuster 1 clockwise. It is at stiffest posi-
tion and turn it out to standard setting position.
STD position: + turn out from stiffest position
"
Do not turn the adjuster more than the given position
or the adjuster may be damaged.
2
1
0
STD position
5
4
0
3
2
1
0
Stiffest position Softest position
S S
H H