Overhauling the rear shock absorber
Spring preload
A Spring free length
B Fitted spring length
A - B Spring preload
When adjusting the spring preload you move the spring seat.
This will decrease or increase the initial spring force, which will lower or raise the motorcycle rear ride height.
The spring preload is fundamental for the suspension correct operation.
If the preload is incorrectly set, any other adjustments will not help to get the intended performance from the suspension
How to Set the Spring Preload
Mechanical Adjuster
Use a C-spanner.
Loosen lock nut (7).
Move the lower spring ringnut (8) to the desired position.
Turn clockwise to increase the preload, turn counter clockwise to decrease it.
Hydraulic Adjuster
Turn the hexagon flat on the hydraulic adjuster to set the spring preload.
Turn clockwise to increase, turn counter clockwise to decrease.
Integrated Hydraulic Adjuster
Turn the hexagon screw on the hydraulic adjuster to set the spring preload.
Turn clockwise to increase, turn counter clockwise to decrease.
Mechanical 3-Step Adjuster
Use two C-spanners.
Turn the adjustment rings. There are three adjustment positions (9, 10 and 11).
Mechanical Adjuster
Unlock the nylon screw on the spring adjuster (12) with a screwdriver.
Use tool 03199-01 turn the spring adjuster clockwise to increase the preload (13), turn counter clockwise to decrease it.