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CHK
ADJ

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

WARNING
CAUTION:
a
b
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
SAlways adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
SSecurely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
SGrooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
SNever go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Sspring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction a or
b.
Direction Spring preload is in-
creased (suspension is
harder).
Direction Spring preload is de-
creased (suspension is
softer).
EAS00155
Adjusting positions
Standard: 5
Minimum: 7 (Soft)
Maximum: 1 (Hard)