
To change the spring pre-load, turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning the adjuster clockwise will increase the spring pre-load. Turning the adjuster counterclockwise will decrease the spring pre-load.
There are five grooved lines on the side of the adjuster 1 for reference.
Position 5 provides the minimum spring pre-load and position 0 provides the maximum pre-load. This motorcycle is delivered from the factory with its adjuster set on position 4.



Front suspension
Damping force adjustmentStarter motor will not run
Note
make sure the fuses are not blown and the battery is fully-charged
before diagnosing.
Troubleshooting
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Shift the transmission into neutral.
Grasp the clutch lever, turn on the ignition switch ...
Specifications
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Handlebar components” “steering components” “steering
damper construction”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section ...
Rod guide case tightening torque
Tighten the rod guide case in the following procedures:
measure the effective length l of the torque wrench.
Calculate the reading torque on the torque wrench by
use of the formula shown below.
Special tool
(a): 09940–84710 (rod guide case
wrench)
T: reading torque on the torq ...