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. | |
| 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. | |
| 2. | Turn compression adjuster (2) 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 (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) | |
|---|---|---|
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.