11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 53
401000-01
– As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
– However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
11.12 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
B01510-10
(EXC, XC‑W)
– Remove protection caps 1.
– Turn adjusting screws 2 clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws 2 are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork
type.
Guideline
(125 EXC EU, all 200 models)
Compression damping
Comfort 22 clicks
Standard 20 clicks
Sport 18 clicks
(250/300 EXC EU/AUS, XC-W USA)
Compression damping
Comfort 22 clicks
Standard 20 clicks
Sport 18 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
– Mount protection caps 1.
B01206-10
(SIX DAYS)
– Turn the white adjusting screw 3 all the way clockwise.
Info
Adjusting screw 3 is located at the upper end of the left fork leg.
The compression damping is located in the left fork leg (white adjusting
screw). The rebound damping is located in the right fork leg (red adjust-
ing screw).
– Turn back counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork
type.
Guideline
(125 EXC SIX DAYS EU)
Compression damping
Comfort 15 clicks
Standard 13 clicks
Sport 11 clicks
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