D.27
TE 250 - 310 2012 I.E. / TE 250 - 310 2012 I.E. USA
TC 250 2012 - TC 250 2012 I.E. USA
TXC 250 - 310 2012 I.E. USA
H09079
1
H09080
2
2
3
H09081
4
5
6
H09082
4
5
A
Workshop Manual Ed. 12-2011
SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
The standard length of the preloaded spring is
as follows:
TC - TXC
: A= 250 ± 0.5 mm (9.84 ± 0.02 in.)
TE
: A= 247 ± 0.5 mm (9.72 ± 0.02 in.)
Shock absorber spring preload adjustment
Proceed as follows:
1. Turn the rear fixing (1) counter clockwise and remove the saddle, unscrew
the retaining screws (2) and remove the right-hand side panel (3).
2. Clean lock ring nut (4) and adjuster ring nut (5) of the spring (6).
3. Either with a hook wrench or an aluminium punch, loosen the lock ring nut.
4. Turn the adjuster ring nut as required.
5. Adjust preload to suit your weight or riding style and tighten the lock ring nut
firmly (tightening torque 50 Nm - 5 Kgm - 67.8 ft/lb).
6. Reassemble the R.H. side panel and the saddle.
Be careful not to touch hot exhaust pipe while adjusting the shock
absorber.
