Operation Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 46
– Check the static sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 44)
– Check the riding sag of the shock absorber. ( p. 44)
– Adjust the rebound damping of the shock absorber. ( p. 42)
11.11 Checking the basic setting of the fork
Info
For various reasons, no exact riding sag can be determined for the fork.
401000-01
– As with the shock absorber, smaller differences in the rider's weight can be com-
pensated by the spring preload.
– However, if the fork frequently bottoms out (hard end stop on compression), harder
springs must be fitted to avoid damage to the fork and frame.
– If the fork feels unusually hard after extended periods of operation, the fork legs
need to be bled.
11.12 Adjusting the compression damping of the fork
Info
The hydraulic compression damping determines the fork suspension behavior.
E00323-10
(All standard EXC/XC-W models)
–
Turn white adjusting screw

clockwise as far as it will go.
Info
Adjusting screw

is located at the upper end of the left fork leg.
The compression damping is located in left fork leg COMP (white adjust-
ing screw). The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB (red
adjusting screw).
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.
Guideline
Compression damping (All 125/150 models)
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 12 clicks
Compression damping (All standard 250/300 EXC/XC-W models)
Comfort 18 clicks
Standard 15 clicks
Sport 12 clicks
Info
Turn clockwise to increase damping; turn counterclockwise to reduce
damping.
E00324-10
(All Six Days models)
–
Turn white adjusting screw

clockwise as far as it will go.
Info
Adjusting screw

is located at the upper end of the left fork leg.
The compression damping is located in left fork leg COM (white adjust-
ing screw). The rebound damping is located in right fork leg REB (red
adjusting screw).
– Turn counterclockwise by the number of clicks corresponding to the fork type.