3. Adjustments
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER 3
ADJUSTMENTS
XEF 250 - Rev01 / 2020
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B
A
1
Compression damping adjustment (high speed)
– To adjust the compression damping force at high speed,
turn the adjustment device “1”. The device has a range
of action of 2 turns, from fully closed, rotating counter-
clockwise;
– To increase the compression damping force (harder thrust)
rotate the device clockwise;
– To decrease the compression damping force (softer thrust)
rotate the device counter-clockwise.
Standard adjustment:
From all closed, open the register of 1 turn.
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum or
maximum extent of adjustment. The adjuster may
be damaged.
3.9 SETTING THE SAG
Rear shock absorber sinking adjustment (SAG)
– Place a stand or block under the engine to put the rear
wheel above the floor, and measure the length “A” between
the rear wheel axle center and the rear fender holding bolt;
– Remove the kickstand or retainer from the engine and,
WITHOUT the driver on the vehicle, measure the sinking
“B” between the centre of the rear wheel axle and the rear
mudguard locking bolt.
Standard value: 15-40mm
