6
FORK, TRIPLE CLAMP
12
6.1
Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
B01033-10
–
Remove protection caps
1
.
–
Turn adjusting screws
2
clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws
2
are located at the bottom end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping
Comfort
25 clicks
Standard
20 clicks
Sport
15 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
–
Mount protection caps
1
.
6.2
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic rebound damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
B01728-10
–
Turn adjusting screws
1
clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screws
1
are located at the top end of the fork legs.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Rebound damping
Comfort
25 clicks
Standard
20 clicks
Sport
15 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce damp-
ing.
6.3
Bleeding the fork legs
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
B01736-10
Main work
–
Release bleeder screws
1
.
Any excess pressure escapes from the interior of the fork.
–
Tighten the bleeder screws.
