ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
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Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench.
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MMM
M MMM
M
M MMM
M
a. Loosen the locknut 1.
b. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut 2 in
direction a or b.
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting positions a
Minimum: 40.5 mm (1.59 in)
Standard: 42.5 mm (1.67 in)
Maximum: 51.5 mm (2.03 in)
CAUTION:
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Never turn the spring preload adjusting nut
beyond the maximum or minimum setting.
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LLL
L LLL
L
L LLL
L
3 - 54
CHK
ADJ
M MMM
M
M MMM
M
M MMM
M
Spring preload is
increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).
L LLL
L
L LLL
L
L LLL
L
MMM
LLL