Honda 85RB EXPERT 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Adjustments for Competition
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Rear Suspension Adjustments
Rear Suspension Damping
Compression Damping
Compression damping can be adjusted with the
adjuster located on the rear shock absorber's
reservoir.
To increase damping, turn the adjuster screw
clockwise.
To decrease damping, turn the screw
counterclockwise.
(1) adjuster (3) reference mark
(2) punch mark
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the adjuster (1) clockwise until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats). This is the full hard
position.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
approximately 1-3/4 (CR85R), 3/4 (CR85RB)
turns so that the punch mark (2) on the
adjuster aligns with the reference mark (3) on
the shock absorber.
Rebound Damping
The rebound damping adjuster (4) is located at
the lower end of the shock absorber.
To increase damping, turn the adjuster screw
clockwise.
To decrease damping, turn the adjuster screw
counterclockwise.
(4) rebound damping adjuster (6) reference mark
(5) punch mark
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the adjuster clockwise until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats). This is the full hard
position.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
approximately 1-1/4 (CR85R), 1/2 (CR85RB)
turns so that the punch mark (5) on the
adjuster aligns with the reference mark (6) on
the shock absorber.
(2)
(3)
(1)
(4)
(6)
(5)
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