
Instrument an
d
control functions
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3
TIP
Make sure that the slide plate
holders are aligned with the match
marks at the same height on both
sides of the windshield.
Make sure that the projection on
each slide plate holder fits into the
corresponding hole in the slide
plate.
4. Tighten the adjusting knobs.
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A
d
justin
g
the front an
d
rear
suspension
This model is equipped with an elec-
tronically adjustable suspension sys-
tem. The preload of the rear shock
absorber and the damping forces of
both the front fork and rear shock ab-
sorber can be adjusted.
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle
b
efore
makin
g
any settin
g
chan
g
es to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan
g
in
g
settin
g
s while ri
d
in
g
can
d
istract the
operator an
d
increase the risk of an
acci
d
ent.
Preloa
d
When riding with luggage or a passen-
ger, use the preload adjusting function
to adjust the suspension system to
match the load. There are 4 preload
settings.
TIP
The preload adjusting function will
appear only when the engine is
running.
Changing the preload setting will
also adjust the front and rear sus-
pension damping forces accord-
ingly. (See page 3-37.)
About cold temperature opera-
tion:
• When using the preload adjust-
ing function, there should be no
weight on the vehicle.
• When using the preload adjust-
ing function at ambient temper-
atures near or below 0 °C (32
°F), the suspension system
warning light may come on.
1. Match mark
2. Slide plate
2
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