HYOSUNG TE 450 Service Manual page 182

7-29 CHASSIS
▣ ▣ DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
The compression and tension damping force are
adjustable for rider' s preference, rider's weight and
field condition.
NOTE
Do not turn the adjuster screws more than given
position, or the adjuster may be damaged.
1. Compression damping force
To adjust the compression damping force turn in the
adjuster ① fully for "S"or "H"direction (counter-
clockwise or clockwise).
Count the number of turns from the fully turned-in
position.
Fully turned-in "H"direction (or clockwise) provides
stiffest compression damping force and turning "S"
direction (or counter-clockwise) the adjuster will soft-
en compression damping force.
Front shock absorber
compression damping
force adjuster
2. Tension damping force
To adjust the tension damping force turn in the
adjuster ② fully for "S"or "H"direction (counter-
clockwise or clockwise).
Count the number of turns from the fully turned-in
position.
Fully turned-in "H"direction (or clockwise) provides
stiffest tension damping force and turning "S"direc-
tion (or counter-clockwise) the adjuster will soften
tension damping force.
Front shock absorber
tension damping
force adjuster
Softer
Standard 1 ½
Stiffer
WARNING
Unequal front suspension adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability.
Be sure to adjust the compression and tension
damping force on the right and left front shock
absorbers to the same setting.
Standard
1 ½
turn from end of "S"
direction (counter-clockwise)
Standard
End of "S" direction
(counter-clockwise)
STANDARD FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING FORCE
Compression
Turn to "S" direction (counter-clockwise)
turn from end of "S" direction (counter-clockwise)
Turn to "H" direction (clockwise)
Tension
Turn to "S" direction (counter-clockwise)
End of "S" direction (counter-clockwise)
Turn to "H" direction (clockwise)
①
②