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Motorcycle Maintenance and Adjustment.fm
ADJUSTING THE REAR SPRING
PRELOAD
The following rear shock spring service
specifications can be found in the Model
Specifications section in this manual: (Free length,
Installed length (minimum preload), minimum
installed length (maximum preload)). Be sure to
observe these service limits when adjusting the
spring.
CAUTION
Check ride height and static sag after
adjustment.
Make sure you re-tighten the lock ring
securely when finished.
4.
Loosen the lock ring.
5.
Make a reference mark on the adjuster nut and
spring.
NOTE :
Turning the adjuster nut one full revolution will
produce
±
1mm change in spring length.
6.
Using a spanner wrench, turn the adjuster nut
to increase (clockwise) or decrease (counter
clockwise) the preload to maintain the
specified ride height.
NOTE :
Increasing the preload increases the ride height.
Decreasing the preload decreases the ride height.
7.
Tighten the lock ring when completed.
1. Lock ring
2. Adjuster nut
3. Spanner wrench
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