Z1
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R
2
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COMPRESSION DAMPING
ADJUSTMENT (Fig. E)
The l.h. fork leg is equipped with an
adjuster (E, BLACK) for COMPRESSION
damping adjustment. Turning this adjuster
clockwise into the cartridge rod, changes
the hydraulic setting of the inner valves. In
short, the amount of adjustment applied
on the piston in the fluid determines the
rate of compression damping.
To adjust, always start from the minimum
damping setting, i.e. unscrew completely
counterclockwise. About 8 turns - abt. 4
mm of the adjustment - are possible.
E
ADJUSTMENTS
SPRING PRELOAD (Fig. D)
The spring preload for COMPRESSION
damping can be adjusted by turning the
knob (2) on top of fork legs. From the
factory the Z1 fork is set with the minimum
preload, i.e. the adjustment knob is com-
pletely unscrewed counterclockwise. How-
ever, the spring is slightly preloaded to
help counteract static loads. By turning the
adjustment knob clockwise, the preload is
increased up to the maximum value equal
to 15 mm of spring preload. This adjust-
ment is essential in order to have the right
Z1 response for the rider weight and
riding style.
2
REBOUND DAMPING
ADJUSTMENT (Fig. F)
The r.h. fork leg features an adjuster (F) for
REBOUND damping adjustment. Adjust-
ment and setting range are the same as for
the compression damping adjuster (E)
above.
F
