12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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12.4 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
Preparatory work
– Raise motorcycle with rear lifting gear. ( p. 207)
– Remove the front fender. ( p. 238)
– Lift the motorcycle with the front lifting gear. ( p. 208)
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Main work
(890 ADVENTURE R)
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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
The T-grips engage noticeably at the numerical values.