General

Damping is set at the factory for the average solo rider under normal riding conditions. The rider may make adjustments to compensate for load, individual riding styles and varying road conditions.

Evaluating and changing the rebound and compression damping is a subjective process with many variables and should be approached carefully.

NOTICE

Compression and rebound adjusting valves may be damaged if too much force is used at either end of the adjustment range. (00237a)

NOTE

Do not force adjusters beyond mechanical stops.

Rebound and Compression Damping

Rebound Damping Adjustment

1.	NOTE Rebound adjuster is marked as TEN on the shock absorber. See Figure 1. Turn rebound adjuster (1) clockwise in the H (hard) direction until it stops. This is the maximum rebound damping setting.
2.	Turn rebound adjuster (1) counter-clockwise in the S (soft) direction the recommended number of turns. Refer to Table 3.

Compression Damping Adjustment

1.	NOTE Compression adjuster is marked as COM on the shock absorber. See Figure 1. Turn compression adjuster (2) clockwise in the H (hard) direction until it stops. This is the maximum compression damping setting.
2.	Turn compression adjuster (2) counter-clockwise in the S (soft) direction the recommended number of turns. Refer to Table 3.

Preload Adjustment

1.	See Figure 1. Release the lock collar (4) on shock absorber by turning only the lock collar counter-clockwise until it stops at bottom of the threads.
2.	Calculate rear preload settings. a. Rider: Refer to Table 1 for preload distance required for rider. Note distance required. b. Passenger or cargo: Refer to Table 2 for additional preload distance required for passenger or cargo. Note distance required. c. Add rider and passenger/cargo preload amounts together to get final adjustment setting.
3.	See Figure 1 and Figure 2. Adjust preload adjustment collar to the desired position. a. Turn adjustment collar (3) clockwise to increase preload distance. b. Turn adjustment collar counter-clockwise to decrease preload distance.
4.	Turn lock collar (4) clockwise and tighten against adjustment collar.

1	Rebound adjuster (marked TEN)
2	Compression adjuster (marked COM)
3	Preload adjustment collar
4	Preload adjustment lock collar

Figure 1. Rear Suspension Adjustment

Figure 2. Rear Suspension Measurement

Table 1. Rear Preload Suspension Settings

RIDER WEIGHT		REAR SHOCK
kg/lb		Distance from Minimum⁽¹⁾
<68 kg (150 lb)		0 mm (0 in)
68–77 kg (150–170 lb)		0 mm (0 in)
77–86 kg (170–190 lb)		0 mm (0 in)
86–95 kg (190–210 lb)		1 mm (.04 in)
95–104 kg (210–230 lb)		2 mm (.08 in)
104–113 kg (230–250 lb)		3 mm (.12 in)
113–122 kg (250–270 lb)		5 mm (.20 in)
122–132 kg (270–290 lb)		7 mm (.27 in)
132 kg (290 lb) to GVWR		9 mm (.35 in)

(1) Distance between adjuster nut and lock nut when lock nut is at minimum position (counter clockwise until stop).

Table 2. Rear Preload with Passenger or Cargo

PASSENGER or CARGO		REAR SHOCK
kg/lb		Additional Distance⁽¹⁾
0–23 kg (0–50 lb)		+3 mm (.12 in)
23–45 kg (50–100 lb)		+7 mm (.27 in)
45–68 kg (100–150 lb)		+12 mm (.47 in)
68 kg (150 lb) to GVWR		+14 mm (.55 in)

(1) Add to distance required for rider weight.

Table 3. Rear Fork Compression and Rebound

RIDE SETTING	REAR SHOCK⁽¹⁾
RIDE SETTING	Compression	Rebound
Standard	2.5	3.5
Comfort	4	4
Sport	0.5	1.5
With Passenger	3	1

(1) Damping adjuster settings are done by turning adjuster clockwise until it stops at the maximum setting, then counting the turns counter-clockwise to the desired setting.