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Rear Shock Adjustment
The rear shocks are equipped with a spring preload
adjustment. This allows the spring preload to be
adjusted for rider comfort and payload.
SPRING PRELOAD SETTINGS:
Shortest Step (soft)
1
Longest Step (hard)
5
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
1. Clean any dirt or debris from the
shock near the adjustment ring (A).
The adjustment ring is located on the lower
portion of each rear shock.
CAUTION
: Always adjust both shock springs’
pre-load equally; otherwise, poor handling and
loss of control may result.
A
2. Using a commercially available spanner
wrench, adjust the spring preload. Decrease
the pre-load on the spring by turning the
spring adjuster to the shortest step on the
shock. Increase the pre-load on the spring by
turning the adjuster to the longest step on the
shock.
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