WARNING
Adjust both forks equally. Improper fork adjustment can lead to loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00124c)
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 suspension adjusters beyond mechanical stops.
Front Fork Preload Adjustment
  1. See Figure 1. Using a metric hex key, turn preload adjuster counterclockwise until it stops. This is the minimum preload setting.
  2. Refer to Table 1. Turn preload adjuster clockwise the recommended amount specified for the rider weight.
Front Fork Rebound Damping Adjustment
  1. See Figure 2. Turn rebound damping adjuster clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum rebound setting.
  2. Refer to Table 2. Turn adjuster counterclockwise to the desired setting.
Front Fork Compression Damping Adjustment
  1. See Figure 2. Turn compression damping adjuster clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum compression setting.
  2. See Table 2. Turn adjuster counterclockwise to the desired setting.
Figure 1. Fork Preload Adjuster: XR 1200X
1Rebound damping adjuster
2Compression damping adjuster
Figure 2. Fork Rebound and Compression Damping Adjusters: XR 1200X
Table 1. Recommended Fork Preload Adjustment: XR 1200X
LOAD*
PRELOAD**
Less than 75 kg (165 lb)
0-4 turns in
75–89 kg (165–195 lb)
4-6 turns in
89–102 kg (195–225 lb)
6-8 turns in
102–116 kg (225–255 lb)
8-10 turns in
Greater than 116 kg (255 lb)
More than 10 turns
*Load includes rider, passenger, cargo, accessories, and riding gear.
**Values shown are clockwise turns in from minimum. Rotate adjuster clockwise to increase preload or counterclockwise to decrease preload.
Table 2. Recommended Fork Rebound and Compression Damping Adjustment: XR 1200X
DAMPING*
NOMINAL (FROM MAXIMUM)
Rebound (REB)
3
Compression (COM)
5
*Values shown are counterclockwise turns out from maximum. Rotate adjuster clockwise to increase damping or counterclockwise to decrease damping.