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13-10 SUSPENSION
Front Fork
Spring Preload Adjustment
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Turn the spring preload adjuster [A] to change spring
preload setting.
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The standard adjuster setting for the average-build rider
of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories
is the 17 mm (0.67 in.) [B] from the top plug nut surface
as shown.
Adjuster Protrusion (from the top plug nut surface)
Standard: 17 mm (0.67 in.)
Usable Range: 4 ∼ 19 mm (0.16 ∼ 0.75 in.)
WARNING
If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result.
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The spring preload can be left soft for average riding. But
it should be adjusted harder for high speed riding or riding
with a passenger. If the spring action feels too soft or too
stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Spring Action
Adjuster
Position
Damping
Force
Setting
Load Road
Speed
19 mm Weak
Soft
Light
Good
Low
↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
4mm
Strong
Hard Heavy Bad High
Front Fork Removal (each fork leg)
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Remove:
Front Wheel (see Front Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Front Fender (see Front Fender Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Upper Inner Fairings (see Upper Inner Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter)
Loosen the handlebar bolt [A], upper fork clamp bolt [B]
and fork top plug [C] beforehand if the fork leg is to be
disassembled.
NOTE
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Loosen the top plug after loosening the handlebar bolt
and upper fork clamp bolt.
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