NOTICE
Do not turn the compression damping force adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.

A. Compression Damping Force Adjuster for High Speed
B. To increase damping force
C. To decrease damping force
Compression Damping Force Setting for High and Low Speeds

*: This position is the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
**: Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to small tolerance of production.
The standard suspension setting positions are as follows:
Standard Setting Position (Rear Shock Absorber)

*: Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise)
Compression Damping Force Adjustment
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Remove:
Radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal in the
Cooling System chapter)
Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt [A] (Loosen)
Remove the exhaust pipe holder nuts [A], and pull out the
exhaust pipe [B] forward from the premuffler chamber.
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Cylinder Head Removal
Remove:
Thermostat Housing (see Thermostat Removal in the
Cooling System chapter)
Exhaust Pipe (see Exhaust Pipe Removal)
Camshafts (see Camshaft Removal)
Heat Insulation Plate [A] (see Engine Removal in the
Engine Removal/Installation chapter)
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Catalytic Converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide,
hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides to convert them into carbon
dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting
in much cleaner exhaust gases
to be discharged into the atmosphe ...