Major Components - Honda ST1100 1996+ Owner's Manual

Major Components

(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)
If the Pre-ride Inspection is not performed, severe personal injury or vehicle
damage may result.
REAR SUSPENSION
Spring preload adjustment:
The rear shock absorber has five adjustment positions for different load or riding conditions.
Remove the right saddlebag and right side cover. Use the pin spanner in the tool kit to adjust
the rear shock.
Position 1 is for a light load and smooth road conditions.
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Position 2 is the standard position.
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Positions 3 to 5 increase spring preload for a stiffer rear suspension, and can be used
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when the motorcycle is more heavily loaded.
Rebound Damping adjustment:
The rebound damping adjuster has four adjustment positions. To adjust to the standard
position, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the adjuster clockwise until it stops.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise 1 turn (model equipped with CBS/ABS/TCS: 1/2
turn) to align the punch mark on the adjuster with the reference mark.
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