
Control functions
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To increase the rebound damping force, turn
the adjusting knob in direction (a). To de-
crease the rebound damping force, turn the
adjusting knob in direction (b).
FX10RTRS
FX10/FX10XT
TIP
The damping forces will not decrease past the
minimum levels even if the adjusting knobs
are turned out more than the minimum set-
tings.
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Adjusting the spring preload of the
center shock absorber and the rear
torsion springs
(FX10/FX10RTRS/FX10XT)
The spring preload can be adjusted by turning
the adjusting nut on the center shock absorb-
er and the adjusters on the rear torsion
springs. Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Center shock absorber
1.
Loosen the locknut.
2.
To increase the spring preload and there-
by harden the suspension, turn the ad-
justing nut in direction (a). To decrease
the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (b).
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Rebound damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
FX10/FX10XT 20
FX10RTRS 19
click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
FX10/FX10XT 11
FX10RTRS 10
click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
FX10/FX10XT 3
FX10RTRS 1
click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in
direction (a)
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Distance A
3. Locknut
(a)
(b)
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