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 assemblyRadiator inspection and cleaning
Radiator hose inspection
Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator inspection
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new one.
If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully
straightening them with the blade of ...
Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an
aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water
can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze / engine coolant
The engine coolant perfo ...
Specifications
Service data
Suspension
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear suspension components” “rear suspension assembly
construction”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener ...