12 TUNING THE CHASSIS
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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 is often overloaded (hard end stop on com-
pression), harder springs must be fit to avoid damage to the
fork and frame.
12.12 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.
Info
Adjuster
1
is located at the upper end of the left fork
leg.
The compression damping is located in left fork
leg COMP (white adjuster). The rebound damping is
located in right fork leg REB (red adjuster).
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding
to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclock-
wise to reduce damping during compression.
12.13 Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
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