2010 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R Owners Manual - Page 153

2010 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 151 Before making any adjustments, however, read the following procedures: NOTICE Do not force to turn the rebound and compression damping force adjuster from the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged. Spring Preload Adjustment The spring adjusting nut on the rear shock absorber can be adjusted. If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, have it adjusted by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Rebound Damping Force Adjustment The rebound damping force adjuster is located at the lower end of the rear shock absorber. A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster the rebound damping force ad• Turn juster all the way clockwise with a • screwdriver to make the damping force greatest. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease damping force.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
151
Before
making
any
adjustments,
however,
read
the
following
proce-
dures:
NOTICE
Do not force to turn the rebound
and compression damping force
adjuster from the fully seated po-
sition or the adjusting mecha-
nism may be damaged.
Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring adjusting nut on the rear
shock absorber can be adjusted.
If the spring action feels too soft or too
stiff, have it adjusted by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force adjuster
is located at the lower end of the rear
shock absorber.
A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
Turn the rebound damping force ad-
juster all the way clockwise with a
screwdriver to make the damping
force greatest.
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
to decrease damping force.