Instrument an
d
control functions
4-20
4
3. Install the rubber cap.
TIP
When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
EAU14796
Front fork
b
lee
d
in
g
When riding in extremely rough condi-
tions, the air temperature and pressure
in the front fork will rise and harden the
suspension. If this occurs, bleed the air
from each fork leg.
WARNING
EWA10201
Always
b
lee
d
b
oth fork le
g
s, other-
wise poor han
d
lin
g
an
d
loss of sta-
b
ility may result.
1. If possible, elevate the vehicle so
the front wheel is off the ground.
(See page 7-36.)
TIP
When bleeding the front fork, do not
apply any pressure or weight on the
front end of the vehicle.
2. Remove the bleed screws and al-
low all of the air to escape from
each fork leg.
1. Compression damping force adjusting
screw
Compression
d
ampin
g
settin
g
:
Minimum (soft):
19 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
11 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
0 click(s) in direction (b)
1
(a)
(b)
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