Front Fork Adjusters - Ducati MONSTER 1200 Owner's Manual

Front fork adjusters

The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound
(return), compression and spring preload
adjustment. It is possible to adjust the spring
preload on both legs whereas compression and
rebound can only be adjusted on the RH leg.
Adjustment is done by external screw adjusters:
1) for rebound adjustment;
2) for inner spring preload adjustment;
3) for compression adjustment.
Put the motorcycle on the side stand and make sure
it is stable. Turn adjuster (1) at the top end of the RH
fork leg with a flat-blade screwdriver to adjust
rebound. Turn adjuster (3) on the RH fork leg bottom
end with a flat-blade screwdriver to adjust
compression. To change preload of the spring inside
each fork leg, turn the hex. adjuster (2), with a 14 mm
(0.55 in) hexagon wrench.
By turning adjusters (1) and (3) you will hear some
clicks; each click corresponds to a damping setting.
The stiffest damping setting is obtained with the
adjuster turned fully clockwise to the "0" position.
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