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CHK
ADJ
EB304162
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
ACHTUNG:
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload with the spe-
cial wrench and extension bar included
in the owner’s tool kit.
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a. Turn the adjusting knob 1 in direc-
tion a or b.
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Direction a
(turns in)
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction b
(turns out)
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 0 turns in*
Standard: 6 turns in *
Maximum: 20 turns in *
* from the fully turned-out position
1
1
aa
bb
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY