Honda TRX450ER, Owner'S Manual

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LEFT FRONT
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(3) reference punch mark (1) compression damping adjuster
(2) punch mark
130 Servicing Your Honda
Suspension
To adjust to the standard position:
To Reduce Compression Damping (SOFT):
To Increase Compression Damping (HARD):
Compression Damping
Make sure that both shock absorbers are adjusted to the same position.
For a light load and smooth road conditions, turn the adjuster
counterclockwise toward SOFT (S).
For a firmer ride and rough road conditions, turn the adjuster
clockwise toward HARD (H).
Turn the compression damping adjuster ( ) clockwise until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats). This is the full hard setting.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise approximately
turns so that
the punch mark ( ) on the adjuster aligns with the reference punch
mark ( ). This is the standard position.
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