Reservoir Strut Adjustment - Bad Boy 550cc Owner's Manual

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always adjust the shock absorbers on the
left and right side to the same setting.
RESERVOIR STRUT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand
information before
shock absorber

Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the cylinder assemblies.

Do not subject the shock absorber
assemblies to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may cause the
unit to explode due to excessive gas
pressure.

Do not deform or damage the cylinders
in any way. Cylinder damage will result
in poor damping performance.

Do not dispose of a damaged or worn
out shock absorber assembly yourself.
Take the shock absorber assembly to a
dealer for any service.
Periodic Service
the following
handling
assemblies.
The spring preload, rebound damping and
compression damping forces of the front and
rear shock absorber assemblies can be
adjusted to suit the operating conditions.
NOTE
Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.
■ Spring Preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in
direction ⓐ to increase the spring preload
and thereby harden the suspension, and in
direction ⓑ to decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension.
the
1. Locknut 2. Spring preload adjusting nut
3. Special wrench

A special wrench can be obtained at a
dealer to make this adjustment.

The spring preload setting is determined
by measuring distance A, shown in the
illustration. The shorter distance A is, the
lower the spring preload; the longer
distance A is, the higher the spring
preload.
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