HRC NSF250R 2012, Owner'S Manual & Parts List

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Machine Setting
(1) COMPRESSION ADJUSTER
Rear Suspension Adjustment
Make sure the rear shock reservoir is facing rear-
ward and does not interfere with other parts of the
machine (frame, seat rails, chain, etc.) throughout
its full stroke.
Compression Damping Adjustment
The compression damping adjuster is on the left
side of the reservoir.
Turn the knob toward the H mark to increase damp-
ing.
Turn the knob toward the S mark to decrease damp-
ing.
The knob has 24 – 26 notches with 10 notches for
one full turn.
Standard position: 8th notch back from full hard
(1) REBOUND ADJUSTER
Rebound Damping Adjustment
The rebound damping adjuster is at the base of the
shock absorber.
Turn the dial toward the H mark to increase damping.
Turn the dial toward the S mark to decrease damping.
The dial has 12 – 16 notches with a detent every 60
degree.
Standard position: 5th notch back from full hard
(1) LOCK NUT (2) ADJUSTER
Spring Preload Adjustment
Loosen the lock nut and turn the spring preload
adjuster. One full turn changes the length of the
spring by 1.5 mm and ride height changes 3 mm.
To prevent damage to the shock mounts and to
assure the lock nut is properly tightened, use two
wrenches to tighten the lock nut.
Standard preload length: 147 mm (5.8 in)
Tools:
Pin spanner
07702-0020001
(two required)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)