Suspension Adjustment; Rear Suspension Spring Adjustment - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
REAR SUSPENSION
Spring Adjustment
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The rear suspension spring preload is
adjustable to compensate for rider, load,
riding style and road conditions, You can
select from five preload positions, Before
changing the spring preload setting, place
the motorcycle on the side stand. To soften
the spring preload , turn the spring preload
adjuster ring hidden in the lower cover coun­
terclockwise with a screwdriver or rod put­
tingin the hole on the ring. To stiffen, turn it
clockwise. Turn the adjuster ring counter­
clockwise fully to position 1, then count the
detent from position 1 to position 5 to get the
desired position. Position 1 provides the
softest spring tension and position 5 pro­
vides the stiffest. This motorcycle is deliv­
ered from the factory with its adjusters set
on position 2.
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l"ll'!qual suspension adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability.
Adlust the right and left shock absorbers to the
uno settings,
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