Maintenance
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Rebound Damping Adjustment
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Rebound damping adjuster
The rebound damping adjuster is
located at the bottom of the rear
suspension unit and is accessible from
left hand side of the motorcycle.
To adjust the rebound damping setting,
rotate the slotted adjuster clockwise to
increase, and counterclockwise to
decrease.
Note:
• The setting is measured as the
number of adjuster clicks counter-
clockwise from the fully clockwise
(closed) position.
Rear Suspension Setting Chart
The standard suspension settings
provide a comfortable ride and good
handling characteristics for general, solo
riding. The following chart shows
suggested settings for the rear
suspension.
An increase in spring preload requires
firmer damping, a reduction in spring
preload requires softer damping.
The damping must be adjusted to the
road conditions and the spring preload.
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Spring
Preload¹
Rebound
Damping²
Solo (Normal)
17
8
Solo (Comfort) 17
12
Solo (Sport)
17
4
Solo (Off-Road) 17
4
Solo (With
Loaded
Luggage Items)
6
5
Rider and
Passenger
0
4
Rider and
Passenger
(with Loaded
Luggage Items)
0
3
¹ Number of turns counterclockwise
from the fully clockwise (closed)
position.
² Number of clicks counterclockwise
from the fully clockwise (closed)
position noting that the first stop (click)
is counted as 1.
Note:
• This chart is only a guide. Setting
requirements may vary for rider
weight and personal preferences.
See the following pages for
information regarding suspension
adjustment.
