TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
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– As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's
weight can be compensated by the spring preload.
– However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on
compression), harder springs must be fitted to avoid damage
to the fork and frame.
– If the fork feels unusually hard after extended periods of oper-
ation, the fork legs need to be bled.
11.12 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
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The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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Turn white adjuster
1
clockwise as far as it will go.
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Adjusters
1
COMP are located at the top end of the
fork legs.
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort 17 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 7 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping during compression.
11.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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Turn red adjuster
1
clockwise as far as it will go.
Info
Adjusters
1
REB are located at the bottom end of the
fork legs.
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
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