Final Inspection And Adjustment; Rear Suspension Setting; Setting Table - Suzuki Katana 1100 Service Manual

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CHASSIS 7-48
FINAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
After installing the rear suspension and rear wheel, the
following adjustments are required before driving motorcycle.
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Drive chain
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Rear brake
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Tire pressure
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Shock absorber
REAR SUSPENSION SETTING
Rear suspension is adjustable according to the rider's require ­
ments. The high speed capability of this motorcycle makes
proper suspension setting and balance very important.
Use the following table to adjust the rear suspension.
SETTING TABLE
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Damping force
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STD
2/4
(Factory setting)
Dual riding 3/4
Solo riding
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added weight
Spring pre-Io
2/5
3.5/5
3.5/5
30kg (66.1 Ibs)
3/4
Dual riding
added weight 4/4 4/5
30kg (66.1 Ibs)
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Position "1" provides the softest
damping force.
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Position "4" provides the stiffest
damping force.
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Position "1" provides the softest
spring pre-load.
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Position "5" provides the stiffest
spring pre-load.