The rear shock absorber has commands that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle.
The knob (1) on the expansion reservoir controls compression damping.
The knob (3), located on the upper point at which the shock absorber is fixed to the swingarm, controls rebound damping. Turn
the knobs (1) and (3) clockwise to stiffen the damping or anticlockwise to soften it.
Two ring nuts (2) located on the lower section of the shock absorber are used to adjust the outer spring preload. To adjust
spring preload, loosen the upper locking ring nut. TIGHTEN or LOOSEN the lower ring nut to INCREASE or DECREASE spring preload.
STANDARD setting from the fully closed position (clockwise):
Use a specific pin wrench to turn the preload adjusting nut. Be careful when turning the nut with the wrench, as the pin may
slip out of the ring nut recess and you may hurt your hand hitting motorcycle parts.
Once the desired spring preload has been set, tighten upper locking ring nut.
When carrying a passenger and luggage, set the rear shock absorber spring to proper preload to improve motorcycle handling
and keep safe clearance from the ground. It may also be necessary to adjust the rebound damping accordingly.
The shock absorber is adjusted by electric impulses sent by the instrument panel to the adjusters inside the shock absorber
body.