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- Check the steering again, and readjust if necessary.
- Install the removed parts.
STEERING BLOCKAGE
As indicated by its name, this mechanism allows us to lock the handlebar. Is
located in the steering pipe.
You have to turn the handlebar completely to the right, next insert the key,
turn left, press, turn right and remove the key.
(A)
(A) - Steering lock.
CAUTION
Never leave the key in the latch. If the steering is turned to the left with the
key inerted in the latch it will be severely damaged.
FRONT FORK
The front fork should always be adjusted for the rider´s weight and road con-
ditions. The adjustments must be performed in 4 steps:
- Air pressure: air pressure affects the fork travel. The air pressure increases
as the fork heats up, in other words it varies as a function of time of ope-
ration. We do not recommend using air pressure, because the suspension
has been designed to work without air pressure.
- Rebound and compression dampening adjustment: turn the adju-
sting screws clockwise to increase damping, turn it counterclockwise to
reduce damping.
- Oil level adjustment: the effects of higher or lower fork oil level are only
felt during the final 100 mm of fork travel. A higher oil level will make the
fork rebound faster. The lower the oil level is the fork rebound will be slo-
wer.
- Fork spring: optional springs are available that are softer and stiffer than
standard. There is also the possibility to adjust the spring preload.
Air Pressure
The standard air pressure in the fork is atmospheric air pressure. The air pres-
sure increases as the fork heats up, because of this the fork action becomes
harder.
- Using a stand under the frame, and stabilize the motorcycle.
- Place a support under the engine so that the front wheel is raised off the
ground.
- Remove the purge screw (A) at the top of the front fork to bleed the air out.
(C)
(A)
(B)
