Ducati DESERTX, Owner'S Manual

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Front fork adjustment
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound
(return), compression and spring preload
adjustment.
Adjustment is done by external screw adjusters:
1) for rebound adjustment;
2) to adjust the preload of the inner springs;
3) to adjust the compression damping.
Position the motorcycle on its side stand so that it is
stable.
Turn adjuster (1) at the top end of the RH fork leg
with a suitable screwdriver to adjust rebound.
Turn adjuster (3) at the top end of the LH fork leg
with a suitable screwdriver to adjust compression.
Each turn of adjuster screws (1) and (3) corresponds
to a damping adjustment. The stiffest damping
setting is obtained with the adjuster turned fully
clockwise to the "0" position.
By turning counter clockwise starting from this
position, count the clicks that will correspond to
positions "1", "2" etc.
To change preload of the spring inside each fork leg,
turn adjusters (2), with a hexagon wrench,
completely counter clockwise, to obtain fully
uncompressed position.
2
1
Fig 30
2
3
Fig 31
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