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SUSPENSION 12-11
Rear Shock Absorber
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force adjuster at the lower end
of the rear shock absorber has 4 positions so that the
rebound damping force can be adjusted for different road
and loading conditions. The numbers on the adjuster
show the setting position.
1 .Spring Length
2. Locknut
3. Adjusting Nut
4. Spring
*If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it as
in the front spring preload adjustment section of this
chapter.
A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
B. Number
If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in
accordance with the following table:
Removal
.Remove the following.
Seats
Side Cover Assembly
Rear Brake Reservoir Bracket
Shock Absorber Reservoir Clamps (loosen)
Rear Fender Upper Mounting Bolts, Nuts
.Remove the shock absorber reservoir from the bracket
then pull it forward between the rear frame and the rear
fender.
OThe standard setting position of the adjuster for an
average-build rider of 68 kg (150 Ib) with no passenger
and no accessories is No.1.
.Turn the rebound damping force adjuster to the desired
number until you feel a click.
A. Shock Absorber Reservoir
B. Clamp
Spring Preload Adjustment
.Remove the shock absorber from the frame (see this
chapter) .
.Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to
free the spring using stem nut wrenches (special tools:
57001-1100).
.Measure the spring free length.
.Turn in the adjusting nut to the desired position and
tighten the locknut.
Spring Preload Setting
Standard: Spring free length minus 12 mm
Usable Range: Spring free length minus 12 to
24 mm (weaker to stronger)
.Remove the following.
Lower Fairings (see Frame chapter)
Tie-Rod Bolts, Nut (lower)
Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Nut (upper and lower,
do not remove the bolt as yet.)