MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
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Front and rear suspension adjustment
The front and rear suspension spring preload can be adjusted
to suit the rider's weight and riding conditions.
NOTE
When adjusting the rear shock absorbers, the rear wheels need
to be removed.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjusting ring
1
in
direction
a
.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjusting ring
1
in
direction
b
.
Standard preload position:
C
A- Minimum (soft)
E- Maximum (hard)
NOTE
A special wrench
2
(if not supplied in tool kit) can be obtained
at a dealer to make this adjustment.
Always adjust the shock absorbers on the left and right sides to
the same setting.
1
2
a
b
