Adjustment Of Gas Filled Shockabsorber - Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Owner's Manual

MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS

ADJUSTMENT OF GAS FILLED SHOCKABSORBER

RH
The rear gas shock absorber is adjustable type i.e.,
the spring tension can be increased or reduced.
Increase the spring tension for high load operation.
Reduce the spring tension for low load operation.
The adjuster provided on the bottom of the spring
has five knotches.
Insert special 'C' spanner on the bottom adjuster
and rotate to change knotch position.
Turn the adjuster such that the adjuster moves
up to increase the spring tension and vice versa
to reduce the spring tension.
A djus t both left hand and ri ght hand s hock
absorbers so that the same knotch rests on the
pin in both sides.
WARNING
Ri ding the m ot or cy cl e wit h th e kn otch es
LH adjus ted in different pos iti ons can cause lo ss of
control and may lead to an accident.
Regularly inspect shock absorbers and front forks for
leaks. Replace worn parts. Worn parts can adversely
affect stability and handling.
NOTE
Ensure no fouling of any accessories with rear shock
abs or ber. C h eck f or s uf ficient gap avail abil ity
between the shock absorber and the attachments
when the rear end of the motorcycle is fully loaded
and the shock absorbers are fully compressed.
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