
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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10 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 84
Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 84
Starting........................................... 85
Starting off...................................... 87
Shifting, riding ................................ 88
Applying the brakes.......................... 92
Stopping, parking............................. 94
Transport ........................................ 96
Refueling ........................................ 97
11 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................ 100
Additional information.................... 100
Required work ............................... 100
Recommended work ....................... 103
12 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................. 104
Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork (RC 390 R EU).................. 105
Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber
........................... 106
Compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R EU)................. 107
Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R EU)................. 108
Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber (RC 390 R EU)................. 109
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............. 112
Raising the motorcycle with the
rear lifting gear .............................. 112
Removing the rear of the
motorcycle from the lifting gear....... 112
Lifting the motorcycle with the
front lifting gear............................. 113
Taking the motorcycle off the front
lifting gear .................................... 115
Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs .............................................. 116
Removing the front rider's seat ........ 118