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2. Use of stiff spring
Generally a stiff spring gives a stiff riding
feeling. Rebound damping tends to become
weaker, resulting in lack of a sense of con-
tact with the road surface or in a vibrating
handlebar.
To set a stiff spring:
9Change the rebound damping.
Turn in one or two clicks.
9Change the compression damping.
Turn out one or two clicks.
ŒCoverage of spring by weight
ºRider weight
1Soft
2Standard
3Stiff
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cC
When using a rear cushion other than cur-
rently installed, use the one whose overall
length
a a
does not exceed the standard as
it may result in faulty performance. Never
use one whose overall length is greater
than standard.
ŒCoverage of spring by weight
ºRider weight
1Soft
2Standard
3Stiff
Length a a
of standard shock:
485.5 mm (19.11 in)
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