RIEJU MR 200, Owner'S Manual

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Settings
extension and the shock absorber. If it
cannot be corrected, it can be indicative of
too hard a spring or an excessive oil level in
the fork.
WARNING
Make only one adjustment on the set each time
and test the effect it has on the motorcycle.
Suspension adjustment is a very critical
adjustment, because if it is not done correctly it
can deprive even the best rider of full
performance on the motorcycle.
Check the suspension according to the rider
and the terrain conditions.
When adjusting the suspension, you should not
forget:
•
If the bike is new, get used to the
suspension for at least one hour of driving
before making any changes.
• The factors to take into account are the
weight of the rider, skill of the rider and the
conditions of the terrain.
• If you have a problem, try changing your
position on the bike to resolve it.
• The suspension must be adjusted to the
rider's strengths. If you are fast on turns,
you must adjust the suspension to this
point.
• Make changes in small increments as it is
very easy to get past.
• The front and rear suspension must be
balanced.
• When evaluating suspension, the rider must
strive to ride consciously and recognize the
effects of the change. A poor driver's
position and/or fatigue will lead to an
incorrect judgement of the settings.
• When the change for a particular terrain is
well adjusted, the references should be
noted for when you encounter similar terrain
the next time.
• Lubricate the swingarm bearings, tie-rods,
rocker arms and joints before making
changes to prevent excessive friction
affecting suspension operation.
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