12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
12.4
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Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
F02056-10
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn coun-
terclockwise to reduce damping when the shock
absorber rebounds.
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Mount protection caps
Preparatory work
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Raise motorcycle with rear lifting gear. (
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Remove the front fender. (
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Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. (
Main work
(All standard models)
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Turn T-grips
counterclockwise all the way.
Marking +0 aligns with the right-hand part of the grip.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a
tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn the T-grips clockwise.
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