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SETTING
EC72A001
Setting of spring after replacement
As the front fork setting can be easily affected
by rear suspension, take care so that the
machine front and rear are balanced (in posi-
tion, etc.) when setting the front fork.
1. Use of soft spring
Generally a soft spring gives a soft riding
feeling.
Rebound
become stronger and the front fork may
sink deeply over a series of gaps.
To set a soft spring:
• Change the rebound damping.
Turn out one or two clicks.
• Change the compression damping.
Turn in one or two clicks.
2. Use of stiff spring
Generally a stiff spring gives a stiff riding
feeling.
Rebound
become weaker, resulting in lack of a
sense of contact with the road surface or in
a vibrating handlebar.
To set a stiff spring:
• Change the rebound damping.
Turn in one or two clicks.
• Change the compression damping.
Turn out one or two clicks.
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