Suzuki QuadRacer LT-R450 Service Manual page 277

• Loosen the lock-nut 1 with the special tool.
• Adjust the spring set length by turning the adjuster 2.
• Tighten the lock-nut 1 to the specified torque.
" Front shock absorber lock-nut:
& 09910-60611: Universal clamp wrench
DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
The rebound and compression damping force are adjustable for
rider's preference, rider's weight and field condition.
NOTE:
Do not turn the adjuster screws more than given position, or the
adjuster may be damaged.
Rebound side
Fully turn the damping force adjuster 1 clockwise. It is at stiffest
position and turn it out to standard setting position.
' STD position: 1 and 1/2 turns out from stiffest position
[Fine-tune the adjuster by turning it slightly until two punch
marks align.]
Compression side
Fully turn the damping force adjuster 2 clockwise. It is at stiffest
position and turn it out to standard setting position.
' STD position: 2 and 1/4 turns out from stiffest position
[Fine-tune the adjuster by turning it slightly until two punch
marks align.]
' Standard suspension setting
Spring set length
Standard 274.5 mm (10.81 in)
30 N·m (3.0 kgf-m, 21.5 lb-ft)
Rebound
1 and 1/2 turns out from stiffest
position
FRONT
Damping force adjuster
2 and 1/4 turns out from stiffest
CHASSIS 7-39
Compression
position