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Adjustment of rear gas shock absorber
T h e re a r g a s sh oc k a b so rb e r i s of
adjustable type i.e., the spring tension can
be increased or
reduced.
In c re a se
t h e
sp r i n g t e n s i on
for h i g h l o a d
operation.
R e d u c e
t h e
sp r i n g t e n s i on
fo r l o w l o a d
operation.
T h e
a d j u st e r
provided on the
bottom of the spring has five notches.
Insert 8mm tommy bar into the eyelet
provided on the adjuster.
Turn the adjuster such that the adjuster
moves up to increase the spring tension
and vice versa to reduce the spring tension.
Adjust both left hand and right hand shock
absorbers so that the same notch rests on
the pin in both.
Warning :
Riding the motorcycle with the notches
adjusted in different positions can cause
l os s of c on t rol a n d ma y l e a d t o on
accident.
DO IT YOURSELF
Drive Chain tension (play 25 - 30 mm)
Remove rear wheel split pin.
Loosen castle nut, spindle nut, anchor nut
and brake rod nut.
Tu rn
t h e
a d j u st e r c a ms
on both side s,
till 25 to 30 mm
sl a c k n e ss
i s
achieved.
C a u t i o n :
Pl e a se c h e c k a n d a d j u s t Dri v e c h a i n
tension for every 1000 kms.
Check and ensure that the number of
notches from the punch mark on the cam
to the notch resting on the pin are equal
on both sides.
Apply brake and tighten all nuts.
