Service manual

CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK/ADJUSTING THE REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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2. Check:
• inner tube
Damage/scratches

Replace.
• oil seal
Oil leakage

Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
• front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement

Repair.
Refer to “FRONT FORK” in chapter 4.
EAS00156
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• loosen the locknut 
• adjust the spring preload
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a. Adjust the spring preload with a ring nut
wrench.
b. Turn the adjusting ring  in direction a or b .
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Ring nut wrench
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Direction a Spring preload is increa-
sed (suspension is harder)
Direction b Spring preload is decrea-
sed (suspension is softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum Standard Maximum
220 mm 230 mm 235 mm
(b)
(a)
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