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SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Both forks should display the same number of alignment
lines. Forks that are not properly aligned can lead to loss
of control, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00124a)
NOTE
All “turn settings” in
Table 1-10.
and
Table 1-11.
are “turns out
from maximum”. That is, first gently turn adjustment screws
fully clockwise (until they stop), then turn adjustment screws
counterclockwise the amount specified.
The recommended rebound and compression damping set-
tings for various road and riding conditions are given in
Table
1-10.
and
Table 1-11.
Setting Front Fork Preload
1.
Check number of lines (3) to be showing for your load
condition. Refer to
Table 1-10.
and
Table 1-11.
2.
See
Figure 1-30.
Adjust preload by turning the adjuster
nut (2) with a wrench.
Setting Front Fork Rebound Damping
1.
See
Figure 1-30.
Using a screwdriver, turn the slotted dial
(1) clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum rebound
damping setting.
2.
Then turn the dial counterclockwise the recommended
amount specified in
Table 1-10.
and
Table 1-11.
Setting Front Fork Compression Damping
1.
See
Figure 1-31.
Using a screwdriver, turn the slotted dial
clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum compression
damping setting.
2.
Then turn the dial counterclockwise the recommended
amount specified in
Table 1-10.
and
Table 1-11.
Table 1-12. Recommended Suspension Settings for Rider Weight (XB12Ss)
RIDER AND CARGO
WEIGHT
FRONT FORK
REAR SHOCK
LB.
KG
PRELOAD
# OF
LINES
*COMPRESSION *REBOUND
PRELOAD
POSITION
*COMPRESSION *REBOUND
Less than 140
Less than
63
7
2
1.75
1
2.5
2
140-170 63-77
7
1.75
1.75
2
2.25
1.75
170-200 77-91
7
1.75
1.75
3
2
1.5
200-230 91-104
7
1.75
1.625
4
1.75
1.5
230-260
104-118
6.50
1.50
1.50
5
1.50
1.25
260-290 118-132
6.50
1.50
1.50
6
1.25
1
290-GVWR
132-GVWR
6
1.25
1.5
7
1.125
1
* Note all compression and rebound settings are number of turns out from maximum.
Figure 1-30. Front Fork Preload And Rebound Adjuster
Figure 1-31. Front Fork Compression Damping Adjuster
1.
Rebound adjuster screw
2.
Preload adjuster nut
3.
Four lines visible (factory setting)
1
2
3
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