Honda 85RB EXPERT 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Adjustments for Competition
44.With the front brake applied, pump the fork
up and down several times to seat the axle and
check front brake operation.
45.Turn the rebound damping adjuster screws
back to their original settings.
Front Suspension Damping
Compression Damping
Compression damping affects how quickly the
fork compresses.
The compression damping adjuster has 15
positions or more. Turning the adjuster screw
one full turn advances the adjuster 4 positions.
Always start with the full hard position when
adjusting damping.
To adjust to the standard position:
(1) compression damping adjuster
1. Turn the compression damping adjuster (1)
clockwise until it will no longer turn (lightly
seats). This is the full hard position.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise 9
(CR85R), 10 (CR85RB) clicks.
This is the standard position.
3. Make sure that both fork legs are adjusted to
the same position.
Rebound Damping
Rebound damping effects how quickly the fork
rebounds.
The rebound damping adjuster has 3 turns or
less.
Always start with the full hard position when
adjusting damping.
To adjust to the standard position:
(2) rebound damping adjuster
1. Turn the rebound damping adjuster (2)
clockwise until it will no longer turn (lightly
seats). This is the full hard position.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise 1-1/4
turns. This is the standard position.
3. Make sure both fork legs are adjusted to the
same position.
Front Suspension Adjustments
(1)
(2)
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