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Rear shock absorber’s adjustment (ref. Fig. 40)
Pre-Load Adjustment
The pre-load of rear shock absorber can be adjusted
as per rider’s convenience and the load (weight of
rider, passenger and luggage) on the vehicle.
There are 10 notches (1) for adjusting the pre-load of
the shock absorber. Normally, the shock absorber’s
pre-load adjuster (2) will be positioned at 3rd notch
(standard setting).
Increase the spring pre-load (shift to higher notches)
for heavier rides.
Decrease the spring pre-load (shift to lower notches)
for lighter rides.
A
B
1
2
To adjust the shock absorber’s pre-load:
• Place the motorcycle on its stand on a firm and
flat surface.
• Locate the adjuster shock absorber rear and
handle ring spanner of tool kit (ref. page 160)
properly into the notches of pre-load adjuster (ref.
Fig. 41).
• Carefully rotate the adjuster clockwise (A) to
increase the pre-load (hard suspension).
• Else, rotate the adjuster in anti-clockwise (B) to
decrease the pre-load (soft suspension).
Fig. 40
Fig. 41