
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload to suit the load carried by
the motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
WARNING
Adjusting the spring preload
while riding.
Accident hazard
Adjust the spring preload
only when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Pull bottom of cover
1
slightly
outward at position
2
.
To avoid damaging the cover
and the mounts, lift off cover at
the positions
3
.
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
To raise the spring preload,
turn the adjustment knob
1
clockwise using the special
tool
2
(onboard tool kit).
To reduce the spring preload,
turn the adjustment knob
1
counterclockwise using the
tool
2
.
5
85
z
Setting
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