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FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
6.1
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
6.2
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork rebound behavior.
6.3
Bleeding the fork legs
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Turn adjusting screws
Info
The adjusting screws are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
600490-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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Turn adjusting screws
Info
The adjusting screws are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
–
Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
100244-10
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Full payload
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
Preparatory work
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
Main work
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Briefly loosen bleeder screws
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
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Mount and tighten bleeder screws.
Info
Carry out this action on both fork legs.
100844-10
clockwise until they stop.
1
20 clicks
15 clicks
10 clicks
10 clicks
clockwise until they stop.
1
15 clicks
10 clicks
5 clicks
5 clicks
.
1
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