Rear Suspension Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster is located at the bottom of the rear suspension unit.
Rear adjuster settings are counted from one, with position one being with the adjuster turned fully clockwise. Position one gives the minimum amount of spring preload. There are seven adjuster positions in total. Position seven gives the maximum amount of spring preload.
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A. Anticlockwise direction
B. Clockwise direction
To change the rear suspension spring preload setting:
Locate the C spanner supplied in the tool kit.
Insert the C spanner into the slots of the spring preload adjuster ring.
Turn the spring preload adjuster ring anticlockwise (shown as direction A in the diagram) towards the left hand side of the motorcycle to increase spring preload.
Turn the spring preload adjuster ring clockwise (shown as direction B in the diagram) towards the right hand side of the motorcycle to decrease spring preload.
Rear Suspension Settings
The motorcycle is delivered from the factory with all the suspension settings set at the Solo Riding setting as shown in the suspension settings table. The Solo Riding suspension settings provide a comfortable ride and good handling characteristics for general, solo riding.
The details shown in the suspension settings table are only a guide. Setting requirements may vary for rider and passenger weight and personal preferences.
Spring Preload Settings
Loading Condition | Spring Preload1 |
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Solo Riding | 1 |
Solo Riding with Accessories/Loading (not exceeding limits) | 1 |
Rider and Passenger | 7 |
Rider and Passenger with Accessories/Loading (not exceeding limits) | 7 |
1 Position 1 is minimum (fully clockwise) and position 7 is maximum (fully anticlockwise). |