TUNING THE CHASSIS
40
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
9.14
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
101317-01
–
Turn the adjusting screws counterclockwise all the way.
Info
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
–
Turn back clockwise by the number of turns corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Spring preload -
Preload Adjuster
Comfort
1 turn
Standard
2 turns
Sport
2 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase spring preload; turn counterclockwise to reduce
spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the absorption setting of
the rebound damping.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher with a
higher spring preload.
9.15
Handlebar position
0
0
B
B
0
0
B
B
0
0
A
A
0
0
A
A
101318-10
On the upper triple clamp, there are two holes at a distance of
to each other.
Hole distance
15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar supports are placed at a distance of
from the center.
Hole distance
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar supports can be mounted in four different positions.
9.16
Adjusting handlebar position
x
Warning
Danger of accidents
Handlebar breakage.
–
If the handlebar is bent or straightened it will cause material fatigue, and the handlebar can break. Always replace handle-
bar.
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
101318-11
–
Remove the four screws
. Remove the handlebar clamps. Remove the handlebar
and lay it to one side.
Info
Protect the motorcycle and its attachments against damage by covering
them.
Do not bend the cables and lines.
–
Remove the two screws
. Remove the handlebar support.
–
Place the handlebar support in the required position. Fit and tighten the two screws
.
Guideline
Screw, handlebar support
M10
40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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