BRP LYNX Commander 800R E-TEC Touratech Operator's Manual page 74

TUNE YOUR RIDE
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A. Suspension fully extended
B. Suspension has collapse with driver,
passenger(s) and load added
C. Distance between dimension "A" and "B",
must not exceed 50 to 75 mm (3 to 4 in),
see table
REFERENCE TABLE
C
50 to
75 mm No adjustment required
(2 to 3 in)
More than Adjusted too soft,
75 mm Increase preload
(3 in) (see preload adjustment)
Less than Adjusted too hard,
50 mm Decrease preload
(2 in) (see preload adjustment)
NOTE: If the specification is unattain-
able with the original springs, see an
authorized Lynx dealer for other avail-
able springs.
NOTICE
To
preload, always turn the left side
adjustment cam in a clockwise di-
rection, and the right side cam in a
counterclockwise direction.
Electronic Controlled Suspension (
ECS 2.1 )
ECS² system allows to adjust the sus-
pension according the terrain and the
load even while driving.
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C
A
B
WHAT TO DO
increase spring
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1. Adjust damping force (MAN)
2. Spring Preload Adjuster (MAN)
3. AUTO adjustment
Adjust damping force
(MAN=manual)
Damping controls the energy absorp-
tion when the shock absorber is being
increased or extended and controls
how fast the shock absorber returns to
its normal position.
The center and rear shocks are ad-
justed simultaneously.
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To increase or decrease the damping
push the left knob till the MAN/shock
figure led lights up. Push the right knob
to set the damping. Upwards is more
damping and down is less damping.
Spring Preload Adjuster
(MAN=manual)
The spring preload is fundamental for
the function of the suspension. If the
preload is incorrectly set, any other
adjustments will not help to get the in-
tended performance from the suspen-