10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 33
10.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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– 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 counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping (SX‑F EU)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Rebound damping (SX‑F USA)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Rebound damping (XC‑F)
Comfort 14 clicks
Standard 12 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
– Mount protection caps 1.
10.14 Handlebar position
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On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of A to each other.
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.
10.15 Adjusting the handlebar position x
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– Remove the four screws 1. Remove the handlebar clamp. Remove the handlebar
and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
– Remove screws 2. Remove the handlebar supports.
– Place the handlebar supports in the required position. Mount and tighten
screws 2.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar support M10 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™