Adjusting the rear shock absorber
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):
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rebound: unscrew the adjuster (1) by 16 clicks from Max (fully closed);
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compression: unscrew adjuster (3) by 10 clicks from Max (fully closed);
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spring preload: 7 mm from Min. (all unpreloaded).
Warning
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.
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons.
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.