Royal Enfield Rumbler 500 2017, Manual

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MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
CHAIN LOCK FITMENT
The ope
n end of the
chain lock to face
opposite to normal
direction of chain
rotation
W A R N I N G
The fitment in wrong direction can lead to falling off
of chain link thus disengaging the drive. This will lead
to potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
ADJUSTMENT OF GAS SHOCKABSORBER

The rear gas shockabsorber is of
adjustable type i.e., the spring
tension can be increased or
reduced.

Increase the spring tension for
high load operation.

Reduce the spring tension for low load operation.

The adjuster provided on the bottom of the spring
has five notches.

Insert special ‘C’ spanner on the bottom

Turn the adjuster such that the adjuster moves up
to increase the spring tension and vice versa to
reduce the spring tension.

Adjust both left hand and right hand
shockabsorbers so that the same notch rests on
the pin in both sides.adjuster and rotate to change
knotch position.
W A R N I N G
Riding the motorcycle with the notches adjusted in
different positions can cause loss of control and may
lead to an accident.
Regularly inspect shockabsorbers and front forks for
leaks. Replace worn parts. Worn parts can adversely
affect stability and handling.