Honda VFR800A, Owner'S Manual

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Suspension
Servicing Your Honda
Your front and rear suspension systems
use springs, hydraulic damping devices,
and linkages (rear only) that suspend your
weight and most of the weight of your
motorcycle.
The spring pre-loads for your front and
rear suspension systems adjust the amount
of force required to begin compression of
the spring.
Consider adjusting your suspension
whenever you change your normal load,
by adding or subtracting a passenger,
cargo, or accessories, or when the road or
riding conditions change.
The way you ride your motorcycle and the
type of ride you want to experience can
also influence your suspension needs.
The oil damper systems hydraulically
control the rebound of the suspension
springs so that traction and comfort are
maintained as the wheels ride over road
surfaces.
You may adjust the spring pre-load of
both suspension systems. You may also
adjust the rebound damping of the rear
suspension system.
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