Operation Manual

11 TUNING THE CHASSIS 48
11.14 Adjusting the spring preload of the fork (All Six Days models)
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
E00327-10
Main work
–
Turn the adjusting wings

counterclockwise all the way.
The marking +0 aligns with the right wing on both fork legs.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
– Turn the adjusting wings clockwise.
Guideline
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort +0
Standard +0
Sport +3
The adjusting wings engage noticeably at the numerical values.
Info
Adjust the spring preload to the numerical values only as the preload will
not engage between the numerical values.
Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn counterclockwise to
reduce the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the absorption setting of
the rebound damping.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher with a
higher spring preload.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
11.15 Handlebar position
M00993-10
(All standard EXC/XC-W models)
On the upper triple clamp, there are 2 holes at a distance of

to each other.
Hole distance A 15 mm (0.59 in)
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of

from the center.
Hole distance B 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
The handlebar can be mounted in four different positions. This allows the handle-
bar to be mounted in the most comfortable position for the rider.