After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load and two kinds of damping force as follows:
Adjust the
left and right front forks to the same setting. |
Spring pre-load adjustment
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise fully. From that position (softest), turn it clockwise to the specified position.
Std position 4 turns in from softest position

Damping force adjustment
Rebound damping force
Fully turn the rebound damping force adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.
Std position 4 turns out from stiffest position

Compression damping force
Fully turn the compression damping force adjuster (1) clockwise. From that position (stiffest), turn it out to standard setting position.
Std position 5 turns from stiffest position

Front fork removal and installation
Front fork disassembly and assemblyRear brake pad replacement
Remove the plug (1) and brake pad mounting pin (2).
Remove the brake pads (3).
Caution
do not operate the brake pedal while the
pads are removed.
Clean up the caliper, especially around the caliper
piston.
Caution
replace the brake pads as a s ...
Exterior parts removal and installation
Side frame cover
Removal
Note
the left and right side frame covers are
installed symmetrically and therefore the
removal/installation procedure for one side is
the same as that for the other side.
Remove the bolt (1).
Remove the side frame cover (2).
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Rear shock absorber removal and installation
Removal
Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior
parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the rear shock absorber.
Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer ...