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13-24 SUSPENSION
Rear Shock Absorber
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To adjust the spring preload, turn in the adjusting nut to
the desired position and tighten the locknut by using hook
wrenches [A] with the rear shock absorber attached the
frame.
Special Tool - Hook Wrench T=3.2 R37: 57001-1539
If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it.
Spring Adjustment
Adjuster
Position
Damping
Force
Setting
Load Road
Speed
188.3 mm
(7.413 in.)
Weak
Soft
Light
Good
Low
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     
180.3 mm
(7.098 in.)
Strong Hard Heavy Bad High
Rear Shock Absorber Removal
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Support the motorcycle with the stand.
•
Remove:
Side Stand Bracket Bolts [A]
Side Stand Bracket [B] with Side Stand
•
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
•
Remove the exhaust pipe cover (see Muffler Body Re-
moval in the Engine Top End chapter).
•
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack [A]: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment [B]: 57001-1608
WARNING
When raising the rear wheel off the ground with the
jack and removing part(s) from the motorcycle, be
sure to hold the front brake, or the motorcycle may
fall over. It could cause an accident and injury.
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