The spring pre-load adjuster ( ) has
5
positions for different load or riding
conditions.
Use the pin spanner ( ) and extension bar
( ) to adjust the rear shock spring pre-
3
load.
Position 1: for a light load and smooth
road conditions.
Position 2: standard position.
Positions 3 to 5: for when the motorcycle
is more heavily loaded. (Also increase
spring pre-load for stiffer rear suspension.)
1
2
Make sure that both shock absorbers ( )
are adjusted to the same position.
Always adjust the shock absorber position
in sequence (1-2-3-4-5 or 5-4-3-2-1).
Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to 5
or 5 to 1 may damage the shock absorber.
Servicing Your Honda
Suspension
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