12 SUSPENSION SETTING
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12.1
Fork/shock absorber
S04093-10
(SUPER DUKE R)
The fork and the shock absorber offer many options of adapt-
ing the suspension to the riding style and the payload.
Info
The recommendations for the suspension setting are
shown in table
1
. The table is located on the under-
side of the passenger seat.
These adjustments are guidelines and should always be
the basis for a suspension setting. If the guidelines are
not adhered to, the riding characteristics could deterio-
rate, particularly at high speeds.
S04813-10
(SUPER DUKE RR)
The fork and the shock absorber offer many options of adapt-
ing the chassis to the riding style and payload.
Info
The recommendations for the suspension setting are
shown in table
1
. The table is located on the under-
side of the front rider's seat.
These adjustments are guidelines and should always be
the basis for a suspension setting. If the guidelines are
not adhered to, the riding characteristics could deterio-
rate, particularly at high speeds.
12.2
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
S03908-10
(SUPER DUKE R)
–
Use the adjusting screws
1
to set the desired spring
preload.
Info
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
–
Make the appropriate adjustment for the fork type.
Guideline
Spring preload
–
preload adjuster
Comfort
‑
3
Standard
0
Sport
+3
Full payload
+3
Info
Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn
counterclockwise to reduce the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on
the absorption setting of the rebound.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound
damping higher with a higher spring preload.
