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 RemovalBattery Installation
Visually inspect the surface of the battery container.
If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the
sides of the battery.
Put the battery into the rear fender
Install the band [A].
Connect the positive (+) cable [B] (red cap) to the positive
(+) terminal first, and then ...
Spark Plug Replacement
Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal in the
Electrical System chapter).
Remove the spark plugs using the 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug
wrench [A] vertically.
Replace the spark plug with new ones.
Standard Spark Plug
Type: NGK CR9EIA-9
Insert the spark plug vertically into the sp ...
Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the
clutch lever.
Shift into the next higher or lower
gear.
Open the throttle part way, while releasing
the clutch lever.
For smooth riding, each gear position
should cover the proper rate of speed
shown in the table.
WARNINGDownshifti ...