TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
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10.9
Basic setting of the fork
401000-01
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can
be compensated by the spring preload.
However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on com-
pression), harder springs must be fitted to avoid damage to the fork and
frame.
If the fork feels unusually hard after extended periods of operation, the
fork legs need to be bled.
10.10
Adjusting the rebound damping of the fork
E01336-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
1
clockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screw
1
is located at the upper end of the right
fork leg.
–
Turn counterclockwise by the appropriate number of clicks.
Guideline
Rebound damping (All RACING models)
Standard
19 clicks
Rebound damping (All GP models)
Standard
19 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise
to reduce damping.
10.11
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork
E01337-10
–
Turn adjusting screw
1
counterclockwise all the way.
Info
Adjusting screw
1
is located at the upper end of the left
fork leg.
–
Turn clockwise by the appropriate number of turns.
Guideline
Spring preload (All RACING models)
Standard
5.5 turns
Spring preload (All GP models)
Standard
5.5 turns
