Honda NSS250A Owner's Manual page 130

The spring pre-load adjuster ( ) has
7 positions for different load or riding
conditions.
Use the pin spanner ( ) to adjust the rear
shock spring pre-load.
Positions 1 and 2: for a light load and
smooth road conditions.
Position 3: standard position.
Positions 4 to 7: for when the motorcycle
is more heavily loaded. (Also increase
spring pre-load for stiffer rear suspension.)
Make sure that both shock absorbers are
adjusted to the same position.
3
1
Always adjust the shock absorber position
in sequence (1-2-3-4-5-6-7 or 7-6-5-4-3-2-
1). Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to
7 or 7 to 1 may damage the shock absorber.
Servicing Your Honda
Suspension
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