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To change the preload of the spring inside each fork leg,
turn the adjusting nut (2) with a 22-mm hexagon wrench.
Preload setting range (A) is from 25 to 10 mm
Factory setting is 18 mm.
Important
Adjust both fork legs to same settings.
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