Front Suspension Adjustments - Can-Am DS 450 EFI Operator's Manual

TUNE YOUR RIDE
Front Suspension
Adjustments
Spring Preload
Shorten the spring for a firmer ride and
rough trail condition.
Lengthen the spring for a softer ride
and smooth trail condition.
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PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
Step 1: Loosen top locking ring
Step 2: Turn adjusting ring accordingly
Step 3: Tighten top locking ring
Lift the front of the vehicle. Spring
length should be measured without
load on the wheels.
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PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
A. Same length
Compression Damping
(Low Speed)
Use a flat screwdriver to adjust it.
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1. Compression adjuster (flat screwdriver)
Turning it clockwise (H) increases
shock damping action (stiffer).
Turning it counterclockwise (S) de-
creases shock damping action (softer).
Compression Damping (High
Speed)
X xc Package Only
Use a 17 mm wrench to adjust it.
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TYPICAL — X XC PACKAGE ONLY
1. High speed compression adjuster
(17 mm wrench)
Turning it clockwise (H) increases
shock damping action (stiffer).
Turning it counterclockwise (S) de-
creases shock damping action (softer).
Rebound Damping
Use a flat screwdriver to adjust it.