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 compression damping is a subjective process with many variables and should be approached carefully.
NOTICE
Rebound adjusting valve may be damaged if too much force is used at either end of the adjustment range. (14812a)
NOTE
Do not force adjusters beyond mechanical stops.
Rebound Damping
Rebound Damping Adjustment
| 1. | See Figure 1. Turn rebound adjuster (4) clockwise in the H (hard) direction until it stops. This is the maximum rebound damping setting. | |
| 2. | Turn rebound adjuster (4) counter-clockwise in the S (soft) direction the recommended number of turns. Refer to Table 3. |
Preload Adjustment
| 1. | Figure 1 Release the lock collar (3) on shock absorber by turning only the lock collar counter-clockwise until it stops at the stop ring (2). | |
| 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 (1) clockwise to increase preload distance. b. Turn adjustment collar counter-clockwise to decrease preload distance. | |
| 4. | Turn lock collar (3) clockwise and tighten against adjustment collar. |
| 1 | Preload adjustment collar |
| 2 | Stop ring |
| 3 | Preload adjustment lock collar |
| 4 | Rebound adjuster |
Figure 1. Rear Suspension Adjustment
Figure 2. Rear Suspension Measurement
Table 1. Rear Preload Suspension Settings
RIDER WEIGHT | REAR SHOCK - Del Mar | REAR SHOCK - Mulholland |
|---|---|---|
kg/lb | Distance from Minimum(1) | Distance from Minimum(2) |
68 kg (150 lb) | 0 mm (0 in) | 2 mm (0.08 in) |
73 kg (160 lb) | 0 mm (0 in) | 3 mm (0.12 in) |
82 kg (180 lb) | 0 mm (0 in) | 5 mm (0.20 in) |
91 kg (200 lb) | 3 mm (0.12 in) | 6 mm (0.24 in) |
100 kg (220 lb) | 5 mm (0.20 in) | 7 mm (0.28 in) |
109 kg (240 lb) | 6 mm (0.24 in) | 9 mm (0.35 in) |
118 kg (260 lb) | 8 mm (0.31 in) | 10 mm (0.39 in) |
127 kg (280 lb) | 9 mm (0.35 in) | 12 mm (0.47 in) |
136 kg (300 lb) to GVWR | 11 mm (0.43 in) | 13 mm (0.51 in) |
(1) Distance between adjuster nut and lock nut when lock nut is at minimum position (counter clockwise until stop).
(2) Distance between lock nut fully backed off to stopper ring and preload nut.
Table 2. Rear Preload with Passenger or Cargo
PASSENGER or CARGO | REAR SHOCK - Del Mar | REAR SHOCK - Mulholland |
|---|---|---|
kg/lb | Additional Distance(1) | Additional Distance(2) |
0–9 kg (0–20 lb) | +0 mm (0 in) | 0 mm (0.00 in) |
9–18 kg (20–40 lb) | +2 mm (0.08 in) | 2 mm (0.08 in) |
18–27 kg (40–60 lb) | +5 mm (0.20 in) | 4 mm (0.16 in) |
27–36 kg (60–80 lb) | +7 mm (0.28 in) | 6 mm (0.24 in) |
36–45 kg (80–100 lb) | +9 mm (0.35 in) | 8 mm (0.31 in) |
45–54 kg (100–120 lb) | +11 mm (0.43 in) | 10 mm (0.39 in) |
54–64 kg (120–140 lb) | +14 mm (0.55 in) | 12 mm (0.47 in) |
64–73 kg (140–160 lb) | +16 mm (0.63 in) | 14 mm (0.55 in) |
73–82 kg (160–180 lb) | +18 mm (0.71 in) | 16 mm (0.63 in) |
82 kg (180 lb) to GVWR | +20 mm (0.79 in) | 16 mm (0.63 in) |
(1) Add to distance required for rider weight.
(2) Add value from table to rider weight preload value.
Table 3. Rear Shock Dampening Adjustment
RIDE SETTING | REAR SHOCK(1) |
|---|---|
Rebound | |
Sport | 0.5 |
Standard | 1.5 |
Comfort | 3 |
(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.