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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
a
b
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
SSecurely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
SAlways adjust both rear shock absorber
assemblies evenly. Uneven adjustment
can result in poor handling and loss of sta-
bility.
Spring preload
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Sspring preload
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar in cluded in the own-
er’s tool kit.
a. Turn the spring seat
1
in direction
a
or
b
.
Direction
Spring preload is increased
(suspension is harder).
Direction
Spring preload is decreased
(suspension is softer).
Adjusting positions
Standard: 1
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 3