The standard adjuster setting is the 18th click from the 1st of the fully clockwise position. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Damping Force Adjustment 


Steering Damper
Steering Damper RemovalFuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates
(alcohols and ethers) especially
in areas of the U.S. and Canada
which are required to sell such reformulated
fuels as part of a strategy to
reduce exhaust emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygenates
approved for use in unleaded
gasoline by th ...
Fuse Inspection
Remove the fuse.
Inspect the fuse element.
If it is blown out, replace the fuse. Before replacing a
blown fuse, always check the amperage in the affected
circuit. If the amperage is equal to or greater than the
fuse rating, check the wiring and related components for
a short circuit.
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Throttle Control System Inspection
Check the throttle grip free play [A].
If the free play is incorrect, adjust the throttle cables.
Throttle Grip Free Play
Standard: 2 3 mm (0.08
0.12 in.)
Check that the throttle grip [B] moves smoothly from full
open to close, and the throttle closes quickly and completely
by the ...