
3. Adjustments
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER 3
ADJUSTMENTS
4-Strokes - Edition 00 / 2022
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3.7 FORK ADJUSTMENT
Rebound damping adjustment (return)
– To adjust the rebound damping force of the fork, turn the
adjustment device “1”. The device has a range of action of
20 clicks;
– To increase the rebound damping force (slower return)
rotate the device clockwise, following the letter “H”;
– To decrease the rebound damping force (faster return)
rotate the device counter-clockwise, following the letter “S”.
Standard adjustment (XXF 250):
From all closed, open by 10 clicks by turning to “S”.
Standard adjustment (XEF 250):
From all closed, open by 8 clicks by turning to “S”.
Standard adjustment (XXF 450):
From all closed, open by 10 clicks by turning to “S”.
Standard adjustment (XEF 450):
From all closed, open by 8 clicks by turning to “S”.
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum or
maximum extent of adjustment. The adjuster may
be damaged.
Always adjust each front fork to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling and
loss of stability.
Compression damping adjustment
– To adjust the compression damping force of the fork, turn
the adjustment device “1”. The device has a range of action
of 20 clicks;
– To increase the compression damping force (harder thrust)
rotate the device clockwise, following the letter “H”;
– To decrease the compression damping force (softer thrust)
rotate the device counter-clockwise, following the letter “S”.
Standard adjustment (XXF 250):
From all closed, open by 11 clicks by turning to “S”.
Standard adjustment (XEF 250):
From all closed, open by 11 clicks by turning to “S”.
Standard adjustment (XXF 450):
From all closed, open by 11 clicks by turning to “S”.
Standard adjustment (XEF 450):
From all closed, open by 12 clicks by turning to “S”.
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum or
maximum extent of adjustment. The adjuster may
be damaged.
Always adjust each front fork to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling and
loss of stability.