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SUSPENSION 13-21
Rear Shock Absorber
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To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting nut [A]
to the desired position and tighten the locknut [B].
Spring Length [C]
Spring Preload Setting
Standard: Spring length 179 mm (7.0 in.)
Usable Range:
Spring length 179 ∼ 191.5 mm (7.047
∼ 7.539 in.)
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The standard adjusting nut setting for an average-build
rider of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no acces-
sories is 180 mm (7.0 in.) spring length.
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Remove the bolts [A], chain cover [B] and left foot guard
[C] for turning the hook wrench easily.
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To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting nut to
the desired position and tighten the locknut using by hook
wrenches [A] with the rear shock absorber attached the
frame.
Special Tool - Hook Wench: 57001-1101
If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it.
Spring Adjustment
Adjuster
Position
Damping
Force
Setting Load Road Speed
191.5 mm
(7.539 in.)
Weak
Soft
Light
Good
Low
↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
179 mm
(7.047 in.)
Strong
Hard Heavy Bad High
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
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Remove:
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Middle Exhaust Pipe (see Middle and Rear Exhaust Pipe
Removal in the Engine Top End chapter)
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Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
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