FRONT FORK INSPECTION
WARNING
When inspecting the front fork, hold the
motorcycle firmly to prevent it falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
2. Check:
•
Inner tube
Scratches/Damage ➔ Replace.
•
Oil seal
Undue oil leakage ➔ Replace.
3. With the motorcycle in a level upright position
operate the front brake.
4. Check:
•
Proper functioning
Compress and release the front fork sev-
eral times.
Irregular/jerky functioning ➔ Repair.
See section “FRONT FORK” in Chapter 4.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
This front fork is equipped with spring pre-load ad-
justing bolts.
WARNING
0
Always adjust both fork legs equally, other-
wise poor handling and loss of stability may
result.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and thereby hard-
en the suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on each
fork leg in direction a. To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b.
Setting
Minimum (soft) 1-2-3
Standard 4
Maximum (hard) 5-6-7-8-9-10
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