Honda TRX450ER Owner's Manual page 142

Compression Damping
LEFT SIDE
(1) compression damping adjuster
(2) punch mark
(3) reference punch mark
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the compression damping adjuster ( ) clockwise until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats). This is the full hard setting.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
( ) on the adjuster aligns with the reference punch mark ( ). This is 2
the standard position.
To Reduce Compression Damping (SOFT):
For a light load and smooth road conditions, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise toward SOFT (S).
To Increase Compression Damping (HARD):
For a firmer ride and rough road conditions, turn the adjuster
clockwise toward HARD (H).
Suspension
(1)
(3)
(2)
1
26 clicks so that the punch mark
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