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TUNING THE CHASSIS
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Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. (
10.11
Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the forks.
401000-01
–
As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
–
However, if the fork is often overloaded (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fit to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
10.12
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
C00002-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screw
is located at the top end of the right fork leg and is
labeled with
COM
.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Standard
2 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
10.13
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
C00003-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screw
is located at the top end of the left fork leg and is
labeled with
REB
.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Standard
2 turns
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
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