INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-163WARNINGEWA11421 Do not exceed the load limit of0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessorybox. Do not exceed the maximumload of FJR1300 201 kg (443 lb)FJR1300A 194 kg (428 lb) for thevehicle.EAU14731Adjusting the front forkThis front fork is equipped with springpreload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-ing force adjusting knobs and compres-sion damping force adjusting screws.WARNINGEWA10180Always adjust both fork legs equal-ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.Spring preloadTo increase the spring preload andthereby harden the suspension, turnthe adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-load and thereby soften thesuspension, turn the adjusting bolt oneach fork leg in direction (b).NOTE:Align the appropriate groove on the ad-justing mechanism with the top of thefront fork cap bolt.1. Spring preload adjusting bolt1. Current setting2. Front fork cap boltSpring preload setting:Minimum (soft):6Standard:4Maximum (hard):1U5JWE4E0.book Page 16 Friday, July 30, 2004 6:07 PM
