146 ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to
suit the condition of the sur-
face on which the motorcycle
is ridden and to suit spring pre-
load.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a
reduction in spring preload
requires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear wheel
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Adjust the damping action by
turning adjusting screw 1.
Turn the adjusting screw 1
clockwise to harden the
damping action.
Turn the adjusting screw 1
anticlockwise to soften the
damping action.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise,
then back it off 1.5 turns.
(One-up without luggage)
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise,
then back it off 0.5 turns.
(One-up with luggage)
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise,
then back it off 0.25 turn.
(Two-up with luggage)
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