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04/SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
Rear shock absorber - adjusting the rebound damping
8.17
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
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Only make adjustments within the recommended range.
Info
The rebound damping setting has an impact on the compression of the shock absorber.
Rear shock absorber - spring preload
8.18
Warning
Danger of accidents Do not make any radical changes to the adjustment of the shock absorbers.
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Make adjustments in small steps only.
Info
Increasing the spring preload raises the center of gravity of the vehicle. This can have a large impact on vehicle handling.
Tip
Before changing the spring preload, make a note of the present setting, e.g. by measuring the length of the spring.
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Turn the adjusting wheel
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Turn it back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock
absorber type.
Specification
Compression damping
Standard
Maximum deviation from standard
value
100080-10
Tip
Experience has shown that settings outside of this range are detrimental to
vehicle handling. When changing the chassis settings, always start with the
standard setting.
Info
Turning clockwise increases damping, while turning counterclockwise
lessens damping.
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Turn adjusting wheel
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Turn it back to the left by the number of clicks corresponding to the shock absorber
type.
Specification
Rebound damping
Standard
Maximum deviation from standard
value
100081-10
Tip
Experience has shown that settings outside of this range are detrimental to
vehicle handling. When changing the chassis settings, always start with the
standard setting.
Info
Turning to the right increases damping, while turning to the left lessens
damping.
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Remove the rear shock absorber. (
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After removing the shock absorber, clean it thoroughly.
clockwise until it stops.
15 clicks
−5... 5 clicks
to the right until it stops.
15 clicks
−5... 5 clicks
P. 36)
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