Operation Manual

Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
Pull knob 1 out for better ac-
cessibility.
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn the knob in the
direction indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn the knob in the
direction indicated by the LOW
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA)
OE
Knob turned as far as it will
go in the direction indicated
by the LOW arrow (Full load
of fuel, with rider 85 kg)
Push the knob back in to its
original position.
Damping
Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
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