NOTE:
9
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from around
the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
9
The length of the spring (installed) changes 1.5
mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
9
The I.D. mark
b
is marked at the end of the
spring.
9
The standard length and extent of adjustment
vary according to the quantity of I.D. marks.
c
C
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
EC36M014
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
9
Rear frame
3. Loosen:
9
Locknut
1
4. Adjust:
9
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster
2
.
Stiffer
→
Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster
2
2
in.)
Softer
→
Decrease the spring pre-
load. (Turn the adjuster
2
2
out.)
Extent of adjustment
245.5~263.5 mm
(9.67~10.37 in)
251.5~269.5 mm
(9.90~10.61 in)
243.0~261.0 mm
(9.57~10.28 in)
Spring length (installed)
a
a
:
Standard length
One I.D. mark
256 mm (10.08 in)
*254 mm (10.00 in)
Two I.D. marks
262 mm (10.31 in)
*260 mm (10.24 in)
Three I.D. marks
253.5 mm (9.98 in)
*251.5 mm (9.90 in)
*For EUROPE
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