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2003 Buell XB9R: Maintenance 1-33
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Adjusting Suspension Damping
See Table 1-11. The recommended rebound and
compression damping settings for various road and riding
conditions are given in the table.
NOTE
All “turn settings” in Table 1-10 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 in Table 1-10.
Setting Front Fork Rebound Damping
1. See Figure 1-32. 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 1-11.
Setting Front Fork Compression Damping
1. See Figure 1-33. 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 1-11.
Setting Rear Shock Rebound Damping
1. See Figure 1-34. Using a screwdriver, turn the slotted dial
clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum rebound
damping setting.
2. Then turn the dial counterclockwise the recommended
amount specified in
Table 1-11.
Setting Rear Shock Compression Damping
1. See Figure 1-35. 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 1-11.
Figure 1-33. Front Fork Compression Damping Adjuster
Figure 1-34. Rear Shock Rebound Adjustment
Figure 1-35. Rear Shock Compression Adjustment
Figure 1-36. Accessing Rear Shock Compression
Adjuster
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8416
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