2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Owners Manual - Page 142

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Manual

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140 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT CAUTION To avoid damaging the electrical connections inside the switch, be sure that the switch body does not turn during adjustment. Rear Shock Absorbers The rear sock absorbers can be adjusted by changing the air pressure and rebound damping force to suit various riding and loading conditions. Before making any adjustments, however, read the following procedures: Air Pressure The air pressure in the rear shock absorber can be adjusted for different roads and loading conditions. The following table shows an example of air pressure adjustment. To obtain stable handling and a suitable ride, adjust the air pressure as indicated. The standard air pressure for an average-build rider of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories is atmospheric pressure. Ordinarily, the heavier the total load becomes, the higher the air pressure should be set.

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140
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the electrical
connections inside the switch,
be
sure
that
the
switch
body
does not turn during adjustment.
Rear Shock Absorbers
The rear sock absorbers can be ad-
justed by changing the air pressure and
rebound damping force to suit various
riding and loading conditions.
Before
making
any
adjustments,
however,
read
the
following
proce-
dures:
Air Pressure
The air pressure in the rear shock
absorber can be adjusted for different
roads and loading conditions.
The following table shows an exam-
ple of air pressure adjustment. To ob-
tain stable handling and a suitable ride,
adjust the air pressure as indicated.
The standard air pressure for an aver-
age-build rider of 68 kg (150 lb) with no
passenger and no accessories is atmo-
spheric pressure. Ordinarily, the heav-
ier the total load becomes, the higher
the air pressure should be set.