Specifications

Cycle parts
chap. 7
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOADING
SETTING TABLE
REMOVING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Place the motorcycle on the center stand.
Wait until the engine and exhaust muffler have
cooled completely.
Remove one shock absorber at a time.
To keep the vehicle in position, always leave one
shock absorber fitted.
NOTE Perform the following operations on both
shock absorbers.
Unscrew and remove the bottom screws (4) and be
sure to keep the nut (5).
Unscrew and remove the screw (2) and be sure to
keep the nut (3).
Remove the shock absorber (6).
CAUTION
WARNING
2
3
6
5
6
4
Function
Attitude
Recommended
kind of road
Notes
Spring
preload increase
The vehicle is
more rigid
Smooth or
normal roads
Rider and
passenger
Spring
preload decrease
The vehicle is
less rigid
Roads with
uneven surface
Solo rider
Adjusting
ring nut
Rotation
(arrow A)
Rotation
(arrow B)