To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel in direction of
arrow HIGH.
To decrease spring preload,
turn handwheel in direction of
arrow LOW.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA)
OE
Knob turned as far as it will
go in the direction indicated
by the LOW arrow (Full tank
of gas, with rider 187 lbs
(85 kg))
Push the knob back in to its
original position.
Damping
Setting
The damping must be adjusted
to the road conditions and the
spring preload.
A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
If you want a harder damping
characteristic, use the tool from
the on-board toolkit to turn ad-
justing screw 1 in the direction
indicated by the H arrow.
If you want a softer damping
characteristic, use the tool from
the on-board toolkit to turn ad-
justing screw 1 in the direction
indicated by the S arrow.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA)
OE
4
65
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Operation