Front Suspension Settings
The motorcycle is delivered from the
factory with all the suspension settings
set at the Standard setting, as shown in
the relevant suspension tables.
The settings shown in the tables are
only a guide. Setting requirements may
vary for rider and passenger weight and
personal preferences.
All Models
Preload Suspension Settings
Loading Condition
Standard
Comfort
Solo Riding
(Softer)
Sport (Firmer)
Rider and Passenger
Number of adjuster turns clockwise from the
1
fully counterclockwise position.
Scrambler 1200 XC
Damping Suspension Settings
Loading Condition
Standard
Comfort
Solo Riding
(Softer)
Sport
(Firmer)
Rider and Passenger
Number of adjuster turns counterclockwise
1
from the fully clockwise position.
Maintenance and Adjustment
Spring Preload
Minimum
Minimum
Minimum
Maximum
Compres-
Rebound
sion
Damping
1
Damping
1.5
1.5
4
4
(Minimum)
(Minimum)
0.25
0.25
1.5
1.5
Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition
and Scrambler 1200 XE
Damping Suspension Settings
Loading Condition
Standard
Comfort
Solo Riding
(Softer)
Sport
(Firmer)
Rider and Passenger
Smooth
1
Terrain
Off Road
Broken
Terrain
Number of adjuster turns counterclockwise
1
from the fully clockwise position.
1
Compres-
Rebound
sion
Damping
1
Damping
2
2
4
4
(Minimum)
(Minimum)
0.25
0.25
2
2
1
2
4
4
(Minimum)
(Minimum)
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1