12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the spring pretension of the fork
F02056-10
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping.
Preparatory work
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Raise motorcycle with rear lifting gear. (
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Remove the front fender. (
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Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. (
Main work
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Turn the adjusting wings
The marking +0 aligns with the right wing.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn the adjusting wings clockwise.
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counterclockwise all the way.