TUNING 189
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Springs too soft
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Fork oil deteriorated
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Rebound and/or compression damping improperly
adjusted.
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Spring preload too soft
Rear shock absorber improper adjustment
symptoms -
Too Hard
Suspension too stiff:
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Compression damping too high
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Spring too hard
Spring OK but suspension too hard:
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Unbalance between the spring and the rebound
damping (rebou
nd damping too hard)
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Spring preload too hard
Too Soft
Bottoming occurs on landing after a high jump
(otherwise OK):
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Spring preloa
d too soft or compression damping
too soft
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Spring too soft
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Shock absorber oil deteriorated
Determining the Proper Settings
Standard Settings
From the factory, the machine is set up for a
medium-weight rider with intermediate riding ability.
Hence, if the actual r
ider weighs considerably more
or less, or if his riding experience and ability are
much above or below the intermediate level, it is
likely that a few bas
ic suspension adjustments will
be necessary.
Basic Readjustment of the Suspension
Suspension Tuning A
ccording to Ground
Surface
Smooth Terrain Softer spring
Rough Terrain Harder spring
Suspension Tuning According to Riding
Experience
Beginner
Softer spring with
grea
ter rebound
damping
Experienced Rider Harder spring
Suspension Tuning According to Rider Weight
Heavy Rider Harder spring
Light Rider
Softer spring