PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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range. To obtain a precise adjustment, it would
be advisable to check the number of clicks of
each damping force adjusting mechanism and
to modify the specifications as necessary.
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EAS30808
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
Refer to “CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK AB-
SORBER ASSEMBLY” on page 4-92.
EAS30655
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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a. Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench “1” and extension bar “2” included in
the owner’s tool kit.
b. Turn the adjusting ring “3” in direction “a” or
“b”.
c. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper “4”.
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Rebound damping
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Rebound damping
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a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a” or
“b”.
To obtain a precise adjustment, it is advisable to
check the actual total number of turns of the
damping force adjusting mechanism. This ad-
justment range may not exactly match the spec-
Direction “a”
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction “b”
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Spring preload
Adjustment value (Soft)
1
Adjustment value (STD)
4
Adjustment value (Hard)
7
Direction “a”
Rebound damping is increased (sus-
pension is harder).
Direction “b”
Rebound damping is decreased (sus-
pension is softer).
Rebound damping
Minimum (soft)
3 turn(s) in direction “b”*
Standard
1+1/2 turn(s) in direction “b”*
Maximum (hard)
Adjusting screw fully turned in
direction “a”
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di-
rection “a”
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