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)
Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Clean the vehicle thoroughly before disassembly. Dirt or
other foreign materials entering into sealed areas during vehicle
disassembly can cause excessive wear and decrease
performance of the vehicle.
Arrangement and Cleaning of Removed Parts
Disassembled parts are easy to confuse. Arrange ...
Stick Coil Inspection
Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal).
Measure the primary winding resistance [A] as follows.
Connect the hand tester between the coil terminals.
Set the tester to the × 1 Ω range, and read the tester.
Measure the secondary winding resistance [B] as follows.
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Front Fork Oil Change
Remove the front fork (see Front Fork Removal (Each
Fork Leg)).
Turn the spring preload adjuster fully counterclockwise for
removing the piston rod assy easily.
Hold the inner tube lower end in a vise.
Using the wrench [A], unscrew the top plug [B] out of the
outer tube.
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