INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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A
d
justin
g
the shock a
b
sor
b
er
assem
b
lies
WARNING
EWA10211
Always a
d
just
b
oth shock a
b
sor
b
er
assem
b
lies equally, otherwise poor
han
d
lin
g
an
d
loss of sta
b
ility may re-
sult.
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi
d
d
ama
g
in
g
the mechanism,
d
o not attempt to turn
b
eyon
d
the
maximum or minimum settin
g
s.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
Use the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the owner’s tool
kit to make this adjustment.
EAU15306
Si
d
estan
d
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
1. Position indicator
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Spring preload adjusting tool
Sprin
g
preloa
d
settin
g
:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
4
ZAUM1019
3
1
2
1
2
3
4
1. Sidestand switch
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