Other Adjustments

Adjusting the Front Suspension

Spring Preload

You can adjust the spring preload by the adjuster to suit the load or the road surface.

Turn clockwise to increase spring preload (hard), or turn counterclockwise to decrease spring preload (soft). The standard position is 3/8 in (9 mm) from the adjuster top surface to the fork bolt top surface.

Fork bolt top surface

Adjuster top surface

Adjuster

NOTICE

Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.

Adjust both left and right forks to the same spring preload.

Recommended topic(s)

  • Adjusting the Rear Suspension
  • Adjusting the Brake Lever
  • Parking