Suspension System; Front Suspension Inspection - Xmotos XB31 Operating Instructions Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION
Loose, worn or damaged suspension components may affect the stability and handling of your motorcycle.
If any of the suspension components seem to be worn or damaged, see your Xmotos dealer for service
and/or inspection. Your Xmotos dealer is the most qualified to determine whether or not replacement
parts or service is required.
Your motorcycle is new. Break it in for about 2 hours with the original settings before attempting
adjustments.
NOTICE
DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE FORKS.
IF REPAIR IS NECESSARY, TAKE THE
MOTORCYCLE TO AN XMOTOS DEALER.
BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1. Check the fork
brake lever and holding it to lock the front wheel.
2. Next, pump down on the handle bars several times. The
suspension should feel clean and smooth.
3. Check the lower end of the forks (near the wheel) for oil
leaks.
4. Inspect the upper
tightness.
5. Be sure all the triple clamp bolts
6. Examine the metal for any cracks, wear or other
damage.
7. Be sure there is no free-play in the steering head
1. On the top of the fork, you will find a screw head
a clicker).
2. It will have the writing S – H, meaning Soft & Hard or
the marks {
3. If you turn the screw
downward action of the fork will harden. Alternatively,
if you turn the screw toward the "S" {
action of the fork will soften.
4. To get a good feel for the difference this can make, try
turning both screws all the way to the "H" {
then go for a ride. Don't try and set any new records
thought. Once you have a good feel for the ride, try
turning the screws all the way to the "S" {
and compare the difference.
5. Now, on the bottom of the forks you will find the
compression adjuster
the forks return to its extended position after being
compressed. Turning the screw clockwise towards (+)
"Hard" will slow the compression speed, making it
better for larger, rolling terrain or bumps.
6. Turning the screw counter clockwise (-) "Soft" will
increase the compression speed making it better for
smaller, rougher bumps.
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SUSPENSION INSPECTION (FRONT)
operation by pulling in the front
and lower triple clamps
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)
-
+
} or { }. This is the Rebound Adjuster.
toward the "H" {
. This determines how quickly
for
are tight.
.
(or
+
}, the
-
}, the downward
+
} position,
-
} position