Pre Load Spring Tension Adjustment Of Rear Shock Absorber - Royal Enfield Continental GT Owner's Manual

Minor Maintenance Tips
PRE LOAD SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT OF REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER
The spring tension of the rear shock absorbers
can be increased or decreased to suit different
riding conditions.
The adjuster provided at the bottom of the spring
has five notches and can be rotated using a
special `C' spanner.
Rotate adjuster "clockwise" to increase spring
tension and "anticlockwise to reduce spring
tension.
Ensure the spring tension is the same in both the
left and right side shock absorbers.
After adjustment, ensure the adjuster notches
are seated correctly against the peg in the shock
absorber.
Warning
Riding the motorc yc le with t he shoc kabs orbers
adjusted in different positions can caus e los s of
control.
In case of fitting any luggage rack or tying cargo to
the rear end of the motorcycle, please ensure they
do not hamper the free travel and movement of the
shoc k absorbers .Failure to do so may adversely
af fect the s tability of the motorcycle, causing an
accident, which could result in serious injury or loss
of life.
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