Warning! To avoid damaging the adjustment mechanism, never attempt to turn the ring and bolt beyond the maximum or minimum settings.
Spring preload
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1. Spring preload adjusting ring; 2. Special wrench; 3. Socket wrench; 4. Position indicator
To increase spring preload and thereby stiffen the suspension, turn the ring in the direction (A).
To reduce the spring preload and thereby give the suspension less rigidity, turn the ring in the direction (b).
Align the corresponding mark on the adjusting ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber.
For adjustment, use only the special wrench included in the motorcycle owner's tool kit.
Spring preload settings:
- Minimum (soft setting): 1
- Standard: 3
- Maximum (hard tuning): 7
Rebound damping force
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1. Rebound damping adjustment screw
To increase the rebound damping force, turn the adjusting screw in the direction (A). To reduce the rebound damping force, turn the adjusting screw in the direction (b).
Rebound damping force settings:
- Minimum (soft setting): 12 clicks in direction (b) *
- Standard: 8 clicks per direction (b) *
- Maximum (hard tuning): 1 click in direction (b) *
*When the adjustment screw is turned completely in the direction (A).
Warning! Although the total number of clicks of the damping force adjustment mechanism may not correspond exactly to the above parameters due to slight variations inherent in the manufacturing process of the mechanisms, the actual number of clicks always represents the full range of adjustment. To obtain an accurate adjustment, it would be advisable to check the number of clicks of each damping force adjustment mechanism and adjust the settings accordingly.
Warning! The shock absorber assembly contains high pressure nitrogen. To properly handle the shock absorber, please read and understand the following information:
- Protect the gas-filled cylinder from impacts and do not attempt to open it.
- Do not expose the shock absorber to open flames or other high temperature sources, otherwise it may explode due to overpressure
- Do not subject the gas-filled cylinder to deformation and protect it from any damage as this may impair its damping properties.