Honda CRF1000L Owner's Manual page 154

Other Adjustments
# Compression Damping
You can adjust the compression damping by
the adjuster to suit the load or the road
surface. Turn clockwise to increase
compression damping (hard), or turn
counterclockwise to decrease compression
damping (soft).
CRF1000A/D
The standard position is 14 clicks from the
maximum setting so that the punch mark on
the adjuster aligns with the reference punch
mark.
CRF1000A II/D II
The standard position is 19 clicks from the
maximum setting so that the punch mark on
the adjuster aligns with the reference punch
mark.
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Adjusting the Rear Suspension
u
Adjuster
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.
NOTICE
The rear shock absorber damper unit contains
high pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to
disassemble, service, or improperly dispose of
the damper. See your dealer.
Reference
punch
mark
Punch mark