Honda CBR600RR 2009 Owner's Manual page 142

Rear Suspension Spring Pre-load
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
LEFT SIDE
(3)
(1)
(1) spring pre-load adjuster
(2) pin spanner
(3) extension bar
on page 76 .
(2)
12 3 5 4 6 7
10 9 8
The spring pre-load adjuster ( ) has
10 positions for different load or riding
conditions.
Adjust the spring pre-load by turning the
spring pre-load adjuster with a pin spanner
( ) and extension bar ( ). 2
Position 1: for a light load and smooth
road conditions.
Position 2: standard position.
Positions 3 to 10: for when the motorcycle
is more heavily loaded. (Also increase
spring pre-load for stiffer rear suspension.)
Always adjust the shock absorber position
in sequence (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 or 10-
9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1). Attempting to adjust
directly from 1 to 10 or 10 to 1 may
damage the shock absorber.
Servicing Your Honda
Suspension
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