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11
TUNING THE CHASSIS
11.14
Adjusting the spring preload of the fork (All Six Days models)
11.15
Handlebar position
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Turn the adjusting wings
The marking +0 aligns with the right wing on both fork legs.
Info
Make the adjustment by hand only. Do not use a tool.
Make the same adjustment on both fork legs.
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Turn the adjusting wings clockwise.
Guideline
E00327-10
Spring preload - Preload Adjuster
Comfort
Standard
Sport
The adjusting wings engage noticeably at the numerical values.
Info
Adjust the spring preload to the numerical values only as the preload will
not engage between the numerical values.
Turn clockwise to increase the spring preload; turn counterclockwise to
reduce the spring preload.
Adjusting the spring preload has no influence on the absorption setting of
the rebound damping.
Basically, however, you should set the rebound damping higher with a
higher spring preload.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
(All standard EXC/XC-W models)
On the upper triple clamp, there are 2 holes at a distance of
Hole distance A
The holes on the handlebar support are placed at a distance of
Hole distance B
The handlebar can be mounted in four different positions. This allows the handle-
bar to be mounted in the most comfortable position for the rider.
M00993-10
p. 51)
counterclockwise all the way.
+0
+0
+3
p. 51)
15 mm (0.59 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
48
to each other.
from the center.
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