Suspension Damping Adjustments - Buell 2004 XB9S Service Manual

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SUSPENSION DAMPING ADJUSTMENTS

GENERAL
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WARNING WARNING
Before evaluating and adjusting suspension settings,
check the motorcycle's tires. Tires must be in good con-
dition and properly inflated. Failure to check the tires
could result in death or serious injury.
Make all suspension adjustments in one or two click incre-
ments. Adjusting more than one or two clicks at a time may
cause you to skip the best adjustment. Test ride after each
adjustment. When an adjustment makes no difference, return
to the previous adjustment and try a different approach.
Table 1-9. Recommended Suspension Settings for Rider Weight (XB9S, XB12S)
RIDER AND CARGO
WEIGHT
LB. KG
Less than 130 59
130-150 59-68
150-170 68-77
170-190 77-86
190-210 86-95
210-230 95-104
230-GVWR 104-GVWR
* Note all compression and rebound settings are number of turns out from maximum.
Table 1-10. Recommended Suspension Settings For Rider Weight (XB9SL)
RIDER AND CARGO WEIGHT
LB. KG
Less than 150 68
150-170 68-77
170-190 77-86
190-210 86-95
210-230 95-104
230-250 104-113
250-GVWR 113-GVWR 3
* Note all compression and rebound settings are number of turns out from maximum.
FRONT FORK
PRELOAD
# OF *COMPRESSION *REBOUND
LINES
7 2
6.5 1.75
6 1.50
5.5 1.50
5 1.25
4.5 1.25
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FRONT FORK
PRELOAD
# OF *COMPRESSION *REBOUND
LINES
6 1.75
5.5 1.75
5 1.5
4.5 1.5
4 1.25
3.5 1.25
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If both preload adjustments are correct, and you have the
rebound and compression damping set at the factory recom-
mended points, the motorcycle should handle and ride prop-
erly. If you wish to fine tune these settings they can be
changed according to the following procedures.
NOTE
Evaluating and changing the rebound and compression
damping is a very subjective process. Many variables affect
motorcycle handling under different circumstances. Approach
all changes carefully and consult
PRELOAD
*COMPRESSION *REBOUND
POSITION
1.75 1
1.75 2
1.625 3
1.50 4
1.50 5
1.50 6
1.25 7
PRELOAD
POSITION
1.75 1
1.5 2
1.5 3
1.25 4
1.25 5
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2004 Buell Lightning: Maintenance
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Table 1-9.
REAR SHOCK
2.50 2
2.25 1.75
2 1.50
1.75 1.50
1.50 1.25
1.25 1
1.25 1
REAR SHOCK
*COMPRESSION *REBOUND
3 1.5
2.5 1.25
2.25 1.25
2 1
1.75 1
1.5 0.75
1.25 0.75
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