Front Suspension Spring Pre-Load - Honda RC51 2006 Owner's Manual

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Suspension
Front Suspension Spring
Pre-load
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
FRONT
(1)
(1) spring pre-load adjuster
Adjust the spring pre-load by turning the
spring pre-load adjuster ( ) with a 22 mm
wrench.
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Servicing Your Honda
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the spring pre-load adjuster
counterclockwise until it will no longer
turn (lightly seats). This is the full soft
on page 62 . setting.
2. Turn the adjuster clockwise
This is the standard position.
Make sure that both fork legs are
3.
(1)
adjusted to the same position.
To Reduce Spring Pre-load (SOFT):
(1)
For a light load and smooth road
conditions, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise toward SOFT.
To Increase Spring Pre-load (HARD):
For a firmer ride and rough road
1 conditions, turn the adjuster clockwise
toward HARD.
6 turns.