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.
–
Mount the protection cap.
Info
Only mount the protection cap by hand.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Turn adjuster
Info
Adjuster
fork leg.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
S05323-10
Compression damping (SX‑F EU/AR)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping (SX‑F US)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Compression damping (All XC‑F models)
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping during compression.
TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
1
clockwise all the way to the stop.
1
is located at the upper end of the right
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
17 clicks
12 clicks
7 clicks
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