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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
CAUTION:
a
b
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
S spring preload
a. Adjust the spring preload with a ring nut
wrench.
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268, YU-01268
b. Turn the adjusting ring
1
in direction
a
or
b
.
c. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper
2
.
Direction
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 3
Maximum: 7
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
S tire pressure
Out of specification ! Regulate.