Xmotos XZ 250R, Owner'S Manual

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The rear suspension of your motorcycle has 3 different adjustment points. It comes from the factory set to
the softest setting. If you wish to make the rear suspension harder, follow the procedure below. Adjusting
the rear shock is not hard, but like the front forks, changes should be made one at a time to gain an accurate
understanding of how they affect the bike.
Once you are familiar with the settings on your suspension, you can quickly and easily adjust them to suit
different terrain. For example, you make know the setting position for when you ride in the sand dunes. But
when you are riding on your local motocross track you know to tune them to a different setting.
A.
The high speed damping adjuster is effective when
damping adjustment is desired for high speed
operation.
B.
The low speed damping adjuster should be used
when damping adjustment is desired at relatively low
speeds.
1.
Both the high and low speed damping can be increased by turning the appropriate adjuster clockwise.
2.
Adjust the high speed adjuster in 1/12
th
turn increments.
3.
The first thing we‟ll look at is the high-speed compression adjuster. Using a wrench, turn the nut
clockwise or counter-clockwise to make changes. This affects how quickly or how slowly the shock
works during compression over small, rough, bumpy terrain.
4. Softening the nut can help make the bike ride more smoothly over choppy land.
5. The low-speed compression adjuster can be turned clockwise to make the overall feel of the shock
firmer. Or, turn it counter-clockwise to soften it. Your preferred settings will depend on what style of
riding you do. If you prefer riding trails then you may want to set it towards soft. If you are on high
jumps and whoops, you will definitely want to make it harder. Remember, having the screw turned all the
way too hard puts more pressure on the shock, so keep it a few clicks out.
6.
Next, you‟ll find the rebound adjuster at the bottom of the shock under the swing-arm. This works much
the same as the rebound screw on the front forks. It controls how quickly or slowly the shock returns to
its extended position after being compressed.
7. Try turning it clockwise to allow the rear wheel to stay in contact with the ground over larger rolling
terrain.
8. If you turn the screw counter-clockwise this should give you a better ride over rough bumps that are close
together by allowing the shock to rebound faster and „hug‟ the flow of the terrain.
BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
REAR SUSPENSION Cont.
SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (REAR)