Honda TRX500FA Owner's M Operation And Instruction Manualanual page 197

Suspension
Suspension Spring Pre-Load
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
FRONT
(1)
1
2 3 4 5
(1) spring pre-load adjuster
(2) standard/Phillips screwdriver
The spring pre-load adjuster ( ) has 5 positions for different load or
riding conditions.
Use the standard/Phillips screwdriver ( ) and screwdriver handle ( ) to
adjust the shock spring pre-load.
188 Servicing Your Honda
on page 139 .
REAR
(1)
(2) (3)
1 2
(3) screwdriver handle
1
2
(2) (3)
5
3 4
3