12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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12.3 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
F02025-10
–
Turn red adjuster
1
clockwise as far as it will go.
Info
Adjuster
1
is located at the upper end of the right
fork leg.
The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB
(red adjuster). The compression damping is located in
left fork leg COMP (white adjuster).
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 10 clicks
Full payload 15 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the damping; turn counter-
clockwise to reduce damping when the shock absorber
rebounds.
12.4 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
Preparatory work
– Raise motorcycle with rear lifting gear. ( p. 81)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 94)
– Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. ( p. 81)
F02056-10
Main work
–
Turn T-grips
1
counterclockwise all the way.
Marking +0 aligns with the right-hand part of the grip.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn the T-grips clockwise.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort +0
Standard +0
Sport +0
Full payload +3
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