Adjusting The Rear Suspension; Spring Preload - Honda CB1000RA Manual

Adjusting the Rear Suspension

Adjusting the suspension requires a pin
spanner. We recommend that you have your
motorcycle serviced by your dealer.
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Spring Preload

You can adjust the spring preload by the
adjuster to suit the load or the road surface.
The preload adjuster has 10 positions.
Positions 1 to 2 are for a decrease spring
preload (soft), or turn the position 4 to 10
increase spring preload (hard). The standard
position is 3.
Other Adjustments
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Pin spanner
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.
Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to 10 or 10 to
1 may damage the shock absorber.
NOTICE
The rear shock absorber damper unit contains
high pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to
disassemble, service, or improperly dispose of
the damper. See your dealer.
Adjusting the Rear Suspension
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