Front Suspension - Honda RC213V-S 2016 Manual

Adjusting the Front
Suspension
You can adjust the spring preload, rebound
damping and compression damping of the
front suspension to suit the load or the
road surface.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.
Adjust both left and right forks to the same spring
preload, rebound damping and compression damping.
NOTICE
The front fork damper units contain high pressure
nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to disassemble, service,
or improperly dispose of the damper. See your dealer.
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Spring Preload
Turn the PRELOAD adjuster clockwise to
increase spring preload (hard), or turn the
adjuster counterclockwise to decrease
spring preload (soft).
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise until it
will no longer turn (lightly seats). Turn the
adjuster clockwise until it clicks. This click is
position 0 (full soft position).
The standard position is the 3 turns
(6 clicks) from the full soft position.
When adjusting, be careful not to
u
damage the adjuster.
PRELOAD adjuster
Other Adjustments u Adjusting the Front Suspension
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Rebound Damping
Turn the REB adjuster clockwise to increase
rebound damping (hard), or turn the
adjuster counterclockwise to decrease
rebound damping (soft).
Turn the adjuster clockwise until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats). Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise until it clicks. This click is
position 0 (full hard position).
The standard position is 18 clicks (position
18) from the full hard position.
When adjusting, be careful not to
u
damage the adjuster.
REB adjuster REB adjuster
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