Other Adjustments

Adjusting the Rear Suspension

Spring Preload

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

Turn the adjuster using the pin spanner and extension bar provided in the tool kit ().

Use the pin spanner and extension bar to turn the adjuster. Positions 1 is for a decrease spring preload (soft), or turn the position 3 to 5 increase spring preload (hard).

The standard position is 2.

Adjuster

1

2

3

4

5

Pin spanner

Extension bar

NOTICE

Attempting to adjust directly from 1 to 5 or 5 to 1 may damage the shock absorber.

NOTICE

Do not turn the adjuster beyond its limits.

NOTICE

The rear shock absorber damper unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas. Do not attempt to disassemble, service, or improperly dispose of the damper. See your dealer.

Recommended topic(s)

  • Adjusting the Brake Lever
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  • Starting the Engine