TUN
9-10
CHANGE IN LEVEL AND
CHARACTERISTICS OF FORK OIL
Damping characteristic near the final stroke can
be changed by changing the fork oil amount.
CAUTION:
Adjust the oil level in 5 mm (0.2 in) incre-
ments or decrements. Too low oil level
causes the front fork to produce a noise at
full rebound or the rider to feel some pres-
sure on his hands or body. Alternatively,
too high oil level will develop unexpectedly
early oil lock with the consequent shorter
front fork travel and deteriorated perfor-
mance an characteristics. Therefore, adjust
the front fork within the specified range.
Air spring characteristics in relation to oil level
change
Load
Stroke
Max. oil level
Standard oil level
Min. oil level
SETTING OF SPRING AFTER
REPLACEMENT
As the front fork setting can be easily affected
by rear suspension, take care so that the vehi-
cle front and rear are balanced (in position,
etc.) when setting the front fork.
1. Use of soft spring
Generally a soft spring gives a soft riding
feeling. Rebound damping tends to become
stronger and the front fork may sink deeply
over a series of gaps.
To set a soft spring:
• Change the rebound damping.
Turn out one or two clicks.
• Change the compression damping.
Turn in one or two clicks.
[kg (lb)]
[mm (in)]
Front fork leg oil level
(from the top of the outer tube,
with the outer tube fully
compressed and without the fork
spring)
Standard: 90 mm (3.54 in)
Extent of adjustment:
80 ~ 120 mm (3.15 ~ 4.72 in)
CHASSIS
