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58 SETTING
TURN INDICATORS
Orienting turn indicators
The turn indicators are fastened using
a nut with a left-hand thread. The nut
is loosened by turning it clockwise and tight-
ened by turning it counterclockwise.
Loosen the nuts with left-hand thread 1 on
the left and right.
Turn indicators 2 move freely.
Align the turn indicators horizontally and
vertically perpendicular to the longitudinal
axis of the vehicle.
Tighten the nuts with left-hand thread 1
on the left and right.
SPRING PRELOAD
Setting
It is essential to set the spring preload at the
rear wheel to suit the vehicle load carried
by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload
if the payload increases and reduce spring
preload accordingly if the payload decreases.
Adjusting spring preload at the rear wheel
Removing side trim panel ( 82).
ATTENTION
Improper adjustment
Damage to the adjustment mechanism
Adhere to an adjustment range of a
maximum of 26 rotations (to limit po-
sition).
To increase the spring preload, turn the
hexagon head 1 clockwise in direction B
using the onboard vehicle tool kit.
To lower the spring preload, turn the
hexagon head 1 counterclockwise in
direction A using the onboard vehicle tool
kit.
Basic setting of spring preload, rear
Rotate hexagon head counterclockwise as
far as it will go. (filled up with fuel, with
driver weighing approx. 85 kg)
Rotate hexagon head counterclockwise
as far as it will go, then 6 rotations clock-
wise. (One-up with vehicle load approx.
110 kg)