166 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Suspension System
Front Fork
NOTICE
After riding on the n orm a l roa d ,
the unpaved road and in the
rainy weather, clean off any dirt
(grit, mud or insect etc.) that
stuck to inn er tube before it
hardens. If the motorcycle keeps
running with the dirt stuck to the
inner tube, the oil seal will be
damaged and it causes the oil
leak.
Spring Preload Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the top of
right front fork leg.
Standard
62/4turns
in
In from the fully seated position (turned
fully counterclockwise).
•
Turntheadjusterclockwisetoin-
crease spring preload and stiffen the
suspension.
•
Turn the adjuster counterclockwise
to decrease preload and soften the
suspension.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond
the fully seated position or the
adjusting mechanism may be
damaged.