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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
WARNING
CAUTION:
a
b
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
S
Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
S
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
S
Grooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
S
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
S
spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt
1
in direction
a
or
b
.
Direction
Spring preload is in-
creased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
Spring preload is de-
creased (suspension is
softer).
EAS00155
Adjusting positions
Standard:
5
Minimum:
7 (Soft)
Maximum:
1 (Hard)
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