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INSP
ADJ
FRONT FORK INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
●
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage
→
Repair
or replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
●
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action
→
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage
→
Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
●
Left side cover
3. Loosen:
●
Locknut
1
4. Adjust:
●
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster
2
.
Stiffer
→
Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster
2
in.)
Softer
→
Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster
2
out.)
Spring length (installed)
a
:
Standard length
Extent of adjustment
165 mm
(6.50 in)
155 ~ 175 mm
(6.10 ~ 6.89 in)
