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RST mille
USA
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND TUNING OPERATIONS
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Release 00/2002 - 03
2.31 INSPECTING THE REAR SUSPENSION
2.31.1 REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension is made up of a shock absorber-
spring assembly, connected to the frame by silent-block
and to the swinging arm by a system of levers. To adjust
the riding height of the vehicle, the shock absorber is
equipped with an adjuster screw (1) to adjust the
hydraulic damping on extension, and an adjuster knob (2)
to set the spring preload (3).
Carefully read 1.3.9 (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Check after the first 625 mi (1,000 km) and then after
every 9375 mi (15,000 km), or every 16 months.
Make sure that all of the fasteners on the rear
suspension are correctly tightened and that the pivot
points are properly lubricated." (I don't really
understand what is asked for here.
2.31.2 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
The rear shock absorber is adjusted at the factory to suit
most riding conditions for most riders at low and high
speeds, with light or heavy vehicle loads.
It is, however, possible to customize the setting to best
suit the way in which the vehicle is to be used.
WARNING
When adjusting, always start from the most rigid
setting; in this case, with the adjuster screw (1) and
adjuster knob (2) turned all the way clockwise.
Do not turn the adjuster screw (1) beyond its
maximum position, to avoid damaging the thread.
Make sure that the adjuster screw (1) is always set to
a notch and not in an intermediate position.
Turn the screw (1) to adjust the hydraulic damping on
extension of the shock absorber (see table).
Turn the knob (2) to adjust the hydraulic damping on
compression (see table).
WARNING
Adjust the spring preload and hydraulic damping on
extension of the shock absorber based on the
conditions in which the vehicle is used.
When the spring preload is increased, it is necessary
to also increase the hydraulic damping, both on
extension and compression, to avoid a jerky,
unsteady shock action while riding.
Gradually turn the adjuster screw (1) 2-3 notches at a
time and the adjuster knob (2) 5-6 notches at a time.
Test the vehicle repeatedly on the road until you have
determined the optimum setting.
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