INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-12
3
EC000012
CAUTION:
@
Never exceed the maximum air pres-
sure, otherwise the front fork oil
seals may become damaged.
@
EWA00037
WARNING
@
There must be no difference in air
pressure between the left and right
fork legs, otherwise poor handling
and loss of stability may result.
@
5. Securely install the air valve caps.
EAU01657
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
Both shock absorber assemblies are
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring and a damping force adjusting
knob.
EC000015
CAUTION:
@
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
@
EW000040
WARNING
@
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
@
Spring rate:
Minimum/standard (soft):
Air pressure =
40 kPa (0.4 kg/cm
2
, 0.4 bar)
Maximum (hard):
Air pressure =
100 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2
, 1.0 bar)
1. Shock absorber assembly (
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