MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Checking basic setting of fork
9.15
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
Adjusting compression damping of fork
9.16
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
Adjusting rebound damping of fork
9.17
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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As with the shock absorber, smaller weight differences can be compensated by the
spring preload.
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However, if your fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), you must
fit harder springs to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
400189-01
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Remove protection covers
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Turn adjusting screws
Info
The adjusting screws
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn back counterclockwise the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
100020-10
Compression damping
Comfort
Standard
Sport
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping, turn counterclockwise to reduce sus-
pension damping.
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Mount protection covers
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Turn adjusting screws
Info
The adjusting screws
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
800017-10
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clockwise until they stop.
are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
26 clicks
22 clicks
20 clicks
.
clockwise until they stop.
are located at the top end of the fork legs.
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