Specifications

Routine maintenance operations
chap. 2
Release 00 2002-09
2-27
Atlantic 500
2
CHECKING THE FRONT SUSPENSION
Carefully read PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION.
Check the front suspension after the first 625 miles
(1,000 km), and then every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or
every 8 months.
Replace the front suspension oil every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), see (FRONT SUSPENSION).
Check that the front fork shows no signs of oil leakage
and that the outer surfaces of the rods are not
scratched or grooved and if they are, replace all
damaged parts.
Also make the following checks:
Pull the front brake lever and press repeatedly on the
handlebar to move the fork downwards.
Travel must be smooth and there must be no sign of
oil on the rods.
Check that all parts are correctly tightened and check
the operation of the front suspension joints, see
(FRONT SUSPENSION).
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Carefully read PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION.
Check the rear suspension after the first 625 miles
(1,000 km) and then every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or
every 8 months.
Check that the shock absorbers show no sign of oil
leakage.
Check that all parts are correctly tightened and check
the operation of the rear suspension joints, see
(REAR SUSPENSION).
Check that both shock absorbers are calibrated to
the same position.
To adjust, see (ADJUSTMENT).
CAUTION
1
ADJUSTING THE REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension is made up of a pair of dual-
effect shock absorbers (braking in compression/
extension), fastened via silent-block to the engine.
The standard factory setting allows for a rider weight
of approximately 154.32 lbs (70 kg). For different
weights and needs, adjust the ring-nut (1) with the pin
wrench (provided), thus defining the ideal riding
conditions (see table).
Set both shock absorbers to the same position.
CAUTION