REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
CHAS
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION 1. Inspect: • Shock absorber Oil leak/Damaged ➔ Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT This shock absorber is equipped with a spring preload adjuster. 2
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CAUTION:
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Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings.
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Adjust the spring preload as follows. 1. Loosen the locknut. 2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction a. To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction b. NOTE: • Use the special wrench included in the owner's tool kit to make the adjustment. • The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A, shown in the illustration. The longer distance A is, the lower the spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the higher the spring preload. With each complete turn of the adjusting nut, distance A changes by 1.5 mm.
Spring preload: Minimum (soft): Distance A = 217 mm Standard: Distance A = 211 mm Maximum (hard): Distance A = 205 mm
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