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INSP
ADJ
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT/FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
INSPECTION/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
INSPECTION
1.Place the machine on a level place.
2.Check:
● Ball joint complete 1 (front)
Cracks/Damage → Replace as a set.
● Damper rod 2 (rear)
Scratch/Damage → Replace as a set.
● Oil leakage 3
Excessive oil leakage → Replace as a set.
Refer to the “FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
AND LOWER ARM” section or “REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM”
section in CHAPTER 7.
3.Check:
● Operation
Pump the shock absorbers up and down
for several times.
Unsmooth operation → Replace as a set.
Refer to the “FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
AND LOWER ARM” section or “REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER AND SWINGARM”
section in CHAPTER 7.
Å Front shock absorber
ı Rear shock absorber
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
1.Adjust:
● Spring preload
Turn the adjuster 1 to increase or
decrease the spring preload.
NOTE:
The spring preload of the rear shock
absorber can be adjusted to suit rider’s
preference, weight, and the course condi-
tions.
Standard position: B
A–Softest
E–Stiffest
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