10.14
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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Disconnect the fork airpump from the left fork leg.
When disconnecting, excess pressure will escape from the
hose – the fork leg itself does not lose any air.
The fork airpump indicator switches off automatically after
80 seconds.
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Mount protection cap.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Turn adjusting screw
Info
Adjusting screw
right fork leg.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
F01523-10
Compression damping (SX‑F EU)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping (SX‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping (XC‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
p. 50)
1
clockwise all the way.
1
is located at the upper end of the
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
47