Honda TRX500FE1 Owner's Manual page 177

Suspension Spring Pre-Load
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 111.
FRONT
(1)
1 2 3 4 5
(1) spring pre-load adjuster
(2) pin spanner
The spring pre-load adjuster (1) has 5 positions for different load or
riding conditions.
Use the pin spanner (2) to adjust the shock spring pre-load.
(2)
Suspension
REAR
(2)
1 2 3 4 5
Servicing Your Honda
(1)
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