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FRONT FORK INSPECTION/
FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT
2. Check:
S Inner tube 1
Scratches /Bent/Damage ! Replace.
S Oil seal
Excessive oil leakage ! Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle in an upright position and
apply the front brake.
4. Check:
S Operation
Pump the front fork up and down for several
times.
Unsmooth operation ! Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in CHAPTER 7.
FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT
S Always adjust each fork to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability.
S Securely support the motorcycle so there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
S Spring preload
Turn the adjuster 1 in or out.
Turnning
in
Turnning
out
Adjuster position:
2
Setting position
CAUTION:
S Grooves are provided to show the adjusting
level.
S Always keep the adjustment level equal on
both forks.
S Never turn the adjuster beyond the maximum
or minimum setting.
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WARNING
Spring preload is
a
:
increased.
Spring preload is
b
:
decreased.
Standard: 3
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 5
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