TUNING THE CHASSIS 11
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11.14
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork (All Six Days models)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
S03474-10
Main work
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Turn the adjusting wings
1
counterclockwise all the way.
The marking
+0
aligns with the adjusting wing on both
fork legs.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn the adjusting wings clockwise.
Guideline
Spring preload -
Preload Adjuster
Comfort
+0
Standard
+0
Sport
+3
The adjusting wings engage noticeably at the numerical
values.
Info
Adjust the spring preload to the numerical values only
as the preload will not engage between the numerical
values.
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 damp-
ing higher with a higher spring preload.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
