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the spring preload and thereby soften
the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
TIP
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The longer distance A is, the higher the
spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the
lower the spring preload.
3.
Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
NOTICE:
Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
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Rear torsion springs
WARNING
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The left and right spring preloads must be
adjusted to the same setting. Uneven set-
tings can cause poor handling and loss of
stability.
To increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, turn the adjuster in
direction (a). To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension, turn the
adjuster in direction (b).
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Adjusting the compression damping
force of the rear shock absorber
(RST90PGT)
The compression damping force can be ad-
justed by turning the adjusting knob.
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Distance A
3. Locknut
Spring preload setting*:
Minimum (soft):
RST90PGT 122.1 mm (4.81 in)
RST90PTF 111.0 mm (4.37 in)
Standard:
RST90PGT 122.1 mm (4.81 in)
RST90PTF 112.0 mm (4.41 in)
Maximum (hard):
RST90PGT 132.1 mm (5.20 in)
RST90PTF 122.0 mm (4.80 in)
* Distance A changes 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
with each full turn of the adjusting
nut.
(a)
(b)
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1
3
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
1. Spring preload adjuster
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
S
Standard:
M
Maximum (hard):
H
(a)
(b)
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