Rear Suspension Adjustments - Can-Am DS 450 X mx Operator's Manual

TUNE YOUR RIDE
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1. Low speed compression adjuster
(flat screwdriver)
Turning it clockwise (H) increases
shock damping action (stiffer).
Turning it counterclockwise (S) de-
creases shock damping action (softer).
High Speed Compression Damping
Use a 17 mm wrench to adjust it.
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TYPICAL
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.
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ALL MODELS
1. Rebound adjuster (flat screwdriver)
Turning it clockwise (H) increases
shock damping action (stiffer).
Turning it counterclockwise (S) de-
creases shock damping action (softer).
Rear Suspension
Adjustments
Spring Preload
Adjust as follows.
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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 rear of the vehicle. Spring
length should be measured without
load on the wheels.