For the recommended rebound and compression damping settings, see Operation → Factory Suspension Settings: Lightning Models. For more information about suspension tuning, see Operation → Fine Tuning Suspension: Buell Models.
NOTE
Adjust suspension to the recommendation if possible, but never force adjusters beyond the mechanical stops.
Setting Front Fork Rebound Damping
  1. See Figure 1. Using a screwdriver, turn the rebound adjuster screw (1) clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum rebound damping setting.
  2. Turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise the recommended amount specified.
Setting Front Fork Compression Damping
  1. See Figure 1. Using a screwdriver, turn the compression damping adjuster clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum compression damping setting.
  2. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise the recommended amount specified.
Figure 1. Front Fork Compression Damping Adjuster: XB Models
Setting Rear Shock Rebound Damping
  1. See Figure 2. Using a screwdriver, turn the rebound adjuster clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum rebound damping setting.
  2. Turn the rebound adjuster counterclockwise the recommended amount specified.
Setting Rear Shock Compression Damping
  1. See Figure 3 or Figure 4. Using a screwdriver, turn the compression adjuster clockwise until it stops. This is the maximum compression damping setting.
  2. Turn the compression adjuster counterclockwise the recommended amount specified.
Figure 2. Rear Shock Rebound Damping Adjuster: XB Models
Figure 3. Rear Shock Compression Damping Adjuster: Lightning Models
Figure 4. Rear Shock Compression Damping Adjuster: XB12Ss/XB12STT Models