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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
EC36M013
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
9 Rear frame
3. Loosen:
9 Locknut 1
4. Adjust:
9 Spring preload
By turning the adjuster 2.
Stiffer Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 2 in.)
Softer Decrease the spring pre-
load. (Turn the adjuster 2 2
out.)
Spring length (installed) a a :
Standard length
248 mm (9.76 in)
*262 mm (10.31 in)
*For EUROPE
NOTE:
9 Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from around
the locknut
adjustment.
9 The length of the spring (installed) changes 1.5
mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
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Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
5. Tighten:
9 Locknut
6. Install:
9 Rear frame
3-30
INSP
ADJ
Extent of adjustment
242~260 mm
(9.53~10.24 in)
*257~275 mm
(10.12~10.83 in)
and adjuster before
29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)