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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
CAUTION:
a
b
CAUTION:
EAS00155
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
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Grooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
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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
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 8
Standard: 4.5
Maximum: 1
Rebound damping
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
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Page 62: ...2 34 1 Cylinder head 2 Crankshaft LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS SPEC ...
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Page 420: ...8 27 LIGHTING SYSTEM ELEC EAS00780 LIGHTING SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
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