11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 55
(250/300 SIX DAYS)
Rebound damping
Comfort 15 clicks
Standard 13 clicks
Sport 11 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
11.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork (EXC, XC‑W)
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– Turn the adjusting screws counterclockwise all the way.
Info
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn back clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
(125 EXC EU, all 200 models)
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort 1 turn
Standard 2 turns
Sport 2 turns
(250/300 EXC EU/AUS, XC-W USA)
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort 1 turn
Standard 2 turns
Sport 2 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase spring preload; turn counterclockwise to reduce
spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the absorption setting of
the rebound damping.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher with a
higher spring preload.
11.15 Handlebar position
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On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes a distance of A apart.
Hole distance A 15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of B from the center.
Hole distance B 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar can be mounted in four different positions. In this way, the handlebar
can be mounted in the position that is most comfortable for the rider.