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E Rear shock absorber adjusters The shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you to adapt the set up to suit the load conditions. Adjuster (1), located on the left-hand side at the point at which the top of the shock absorber is fixed to the rear sub-frame, controls rebound damping. TURN THE ADJUSTER (1) CLOCKWISE TO INCREASE DAMPING H; or counterclockwise to reduce damping S. The two nuts (2) on the lower part of the shock absorber serve to adjust the preload on the external spring. To change spring preload, turn the upper ring nut. Then tighten or slacken the lower ring nut to increase or decrease spring preload. STANDARD setting from the fully closed position (clockwise): - unscrew adjuster (1) by 8 clicks from Max (fully closed). Spring preload: 20 mm from Min (fully unloaded). STANDARD length of the preloaded spring on the shock absorber with the rear wheel raised off the ground: 150±1 mm. S H 181 mm 1 2 fig. 54 When adjusting the spring preload, do not exceed a spring length of 181 mm to avoid damaging the swingarm. Warning Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons. When carrying a passenger and luggage, set the rear shock absorber spring to proper preload to improve motorcycle handling and keep safe clearance from the ground. You may find that rebound damping needs adjusting as well. Warning Use a pin wrench to turn the preload adjusting ring nut. Take special care when turning the ring nut, to avoid injuring your hand by striking it violently against other parts of the motorcycle if the wrench suddenly slips off the nut while turning. 64

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64
E
Rear shock absorber adjusters
The shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you to
adapt the set up to suit the load conditions. Adjuster (1),
located on the left-hand side at the point at which the top of
the shock absorber is fixed to the rear sub-frame, controls
rebound damping. TURN THE ADJUSTER (1) CLOCKWISE
TO INCREASE DAMPING H; or counterclockwise to reduce
damping S.
The two nuts (2) on the lower part of the shock absorber
serve to adjust the preload on the external spring.
To change spring preload, turn the upper ring nut. Then
tighten or slacken the lower ring nut to increase or decrease
spring preload.
STANDARD setting from the fully closed position
(clockwise):
-
unscrew adjuster (1) by 8 clicks from Max (fully closed).
Spring preload: 20 mm from Min (fully unloaded).
STANDARD length of the preloaded spring on the shock
absorber with the rear wheel raised off the ground: 150±1
mm.
Warning
When adjusting the spring preload, do not exceed a
spring length of 181 mm to avoid damaging the swingarm.
Warning
Use a pin wrench to turn the preload adjusting ring nut.
Take special care when turning the ring nut, to avoid injuring
your hand by striking it violently against other parts of the
motorcycle if the wrench suddenly slips off the nut while
turning.
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure
and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled
persons.
When carrying a passenger and luggage, set the rear shock
absorber spring to proper preload to improve motorcycle
handling and keep safe clearance from the ground. You may
find that rebound damping needs adjusting as well.
S
H
2
1
181
mm
fig. 54