
2002 Buell X1: Chassis
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SUSPENSION THEORY
2.22
DEFINITIONS
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Damping:
Resistance to movement. Damping affects
how easily the suspension can move and limits oscilla-
tion of the system once movement has begun.
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Compression:
Suspension is compressed when the
wheel moves upward.
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Rebound:
The suspension is rebounding when it is mov-
ing back from being compressed.
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Vehicle Sag:
The amount the rear shock and fork
springs are compressed by the weight of the motorcycle.
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Rider Sag:
The amount the rear shock and fork springs
are compressed by the weight of the rider.
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Preload:
An adjustment made to the rear shock and fork
springs to limit vehicle sag and rider sag to a standard
percentage of total suspension travel. Proper preload
adjustment allows the suspension to absorb most bumps
without bottoming.
GENERAL
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1
WARNING
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WARNING
Before evaluating and adjusting suspension settings,
check the motorcycle’s tires. Tires must be in good con-
dition and properly inflated. Failure to check the tires
could result in death or serious injury.
See
Figure 2-88.
See
Figure 2-89.
The rear suspension
adjusts for compression and rebound damping and spring
preload.
See
Figure 2-90.
The front suspension adjusts for compres-
sion and rebound damping.
If the rear preload adjustment is correct, and you have the
rebound and compression damping set at the factory recom-
mended points, the motorcycle should handle and ride prop-
erly. If you are unhappy with these settings they can be
changed according to the following procedures.
NOTE
Evaluating and changing the rebound and compression
damping is a very subjective process. Many variables affect
motorcycle handling under different circumstances. Approach
all changes carefully and consult
Table 2-9.
Figure 2-88. Shock Rebound Damping Adjustment
Figure 2-89. Preload and Compression Damping
Adjustment
Figure 2-90. Preload and Compression Damping
Adjustment
Rebound Adjuster
Slotted Dial
b0850x2x
Locknut
Dial
Compression
Adjuster Slotted
Preload Adjuster
b00851x2x
Rebound Adjuster
Compression
Adjuster
b0558xox
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