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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.
åCoverage of spring by weight
∫Rider 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.
åCoverage of spring by weight
∫Rider weight
1Soft
2Standard
3Stiff
Length a a
of standard shock:
490.5 mm (19.31 in)
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