3-26PERIODIC MAINTENANCESpring preloadNOTICEECA13590Never go beyond the maximum or minimumadjustment positions.1. Adjust:• Spring preloada. Adjust the spring preload with the specialwrench “1” included in the owner’s tool kit.b. Turn the adjusting ring “2” in direction “a” or“b”.c. Align the desired position on the adjustingring with the stopper “3”.Rebound dampingNOTICEECA13590Never go beyond the maximum or minimumadjustment positions.1. Adjust:• Rebound dampinga. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a”or “b”.TIPTo obtain a precise adjustment, it is advisable tocheck the actual total number of turns of thedamping force adjusting mechanism. This ad-justment range may not exactly match the spec-ifications listed due to small differences inproduction.EAS30809CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM ANDRELAY ARM1. Check:• Rear shock absorber assembly operationRough movement Repair.Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-SEMBLY” on page 4-96.Direction “a”Spring preload is increased(suspension is harder).Direction “b”Spring preload is decreased(suspension is softer).Spring preloadAdjustment value (Soft)7 (XP560D)Adjustment value (STD)4 (XP560D)Adjustment value (Hard)1 (XP560D)3 21baDirection “a”Rebound damping is increased(suspension is harder).Direction “b”Rebound damping is decreased(suspension is softer).Rebound dampingMinimum (soft)3 turn(s) in direction “b”*Standard1.25 turn(s) in direction “b”*Maximum (hard)Adjusting screw fully turned indirection “a”* With the adjusting screw fully turned indirection “a”ab1