CHASSIS
10-8
Heavy and
draggingRebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Poor road grip-
pingRebound
damping forceTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 2 clicks) to de-
crease damping.
Low compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about
1 click) to increase damping.
High compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about
1/6 turn) to increase damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Bottoming outHigh compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster clockwise (about
1/6 turn) to increase damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with stiff spring.
BouncingRebound
damping forceTurn adjuster clockwise (about
2 clicks) to increase damping.
Spring Replace with soft spring.
Stiff travelHigh compres-
sion dampingTurn adjuster counterclock-
wise (about 1/6 turn) to de-
crease damping.
Spring set
lengthSet sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one
passenger is astride seat.
Spring Replace with soft spring. SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedi-
um
gapSmall
gap
