2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 74

2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual

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72 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Do not force the rebound and compression damping force adjusters beyond the fully seated position, or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged. j Compression Damping Adjuster Setting The compression damping adjuster is a 4-stage adjustable. Compression Damping Adjustment (KLX140B ONLY) To adjust the rear shock absorber compression damping, turn the compression damping adjuster on the gas reservoir with a flat-head screwdriver. A. 1st (Softest) B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th (Hardest) E. Adjusting Mark Standard Compression Setting 2nd position A. Compression Damping Adjuster Damping Adjuster If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following.

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72
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
NOTICE
Do not force the rebound and compression
damping force adjusters beyond the fully
seated position, or the adjusting mechanism
may be damaged.
Compression Damping Adjustment (KLX140B
ONLY)
To adjust the rear shock absorber compression
damping, turn the compression damping adjuster on
the gas reservoir with a flat-head screwdriver.
A. Compression Damping Adjuster
If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in
accordance with the following.
Compression Damping Adjuster Setting
The compression damping adjuster is a 4-stage
adjustable.
A. 1st (Softest)
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th (Hardest)
E. Adjusting Mark
Standard
Compression
Damping
Adjuster
Setting
2nd position