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REAR SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
When adjusting the preload, be sure not to adjust
the spring out of the minimum installed length. If the
spring is not compressed to its minimum installed
length, which is slightly shorter than its uninstalled
length - the suspension travel could allow the
uncompressed spring to become loose and “slap”
on the shock resulting in damage.
SERVICE : Suspension, rear shock spring, uninstalled
length, 230mm
SERVICE : Suspension, rear shock spring, minimum
installed length (a), 228mm
SERVICE : Suspension, rear shock spring, maximum
installed length (b), 220mm
On the rear shock absorber the preload adjuster is the metal
notched ring on the shock body.
RIDE HEIGHT
SERVICE : Suspension, front ride height, 95mm
SERVICE : Suspension, rear ride height, 95mm
SETTING THE FRONT RIDE HEIGHT
Ride height is the amount the suspension sags with the rider
on the bike in full riding gear.
1.
Lockring
2.
Adjusting ring
a. Minimum
installed
length
b.
Maximum installed length
1
2
a
b
1.
Rear shock spring preload adjuster
2.
Lockring
3.
Adjuster ring
a. More
preload
(stiffer)
b.
Less preload (softer)
1
2
a
b
