INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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XVS1100A
5. To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting ring in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting ring in
direction (b).
NOTE:
●
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
●
Use the special wrench included in
the owner’s tool kit to make the ad-
justment.
XVS1100
XVS1100A
6. Install the mudguard and ignitor
unit panel by installing the quick
fasteners.
NOTE:
To install a quick fastener, push the pin
back so that it will protrude from the fas-
tener head, and then insert the fastener
and push the protruding pin in until it is
flush with the fastener head.
1. Quick fastener
2. Mudguard
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Special wrench
1. Position indicator
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Special wrench
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
XVS1100 3
XVS1100A 4
Maximum (hard):
XVS1100 7
XVS1100A 9
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