3-53ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY CHKADJWARNINGCAUTION:NOTE:abEB304162ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-ER ASSEMBLYSecurely support the motorcycle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.Spring preloadNever go beyond the maximum or minimumadjustment positions.1. Adjust: spring preloadAdjust the spring preload with the specialwrench and extension bar included in the own-er’s tool kit.a. Turn the adjusting ring 1 in direction a orb .b. Align the desired position on the adjustingring with the position indicator 2 .DirectionSpring preload isincreased (suspension isharder).DirectionSpring preload isdecreased (suspension issofter).Adjusting positionsMinimum: 1Standard: 4Maximum: 9
