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Service and Maintenance
3-173-17
Inspection
1. Check for a broken or collapsed spring.
2. Bounce the rear of the machine up and down and check
for smooth suspension action.
3. Check the rear shock absorber for a bent shaft or oil
leaks.
4. Push the rear wheel sideways to check for worn or
loose swingarm bearings. There should be no move-
ment. If movement is felt, replace the pivot bearings
(page 5-21).
When your Cota is new, your suspension will break-in
as you ride.
After break-in is completed, test ride your Cota with
the rear suspension at the standard setting before
attempting any adjustments.
Make all rebound damping adjustment in one-click
increments. Adjusting two or more clicks at a time
may cause you to pass over the best adjustment. Test
ride after each adjustment.
If you become confused about adjustment settings,
return to the standard position and start over.
(1) REBOUND ADJUSTER
Rear Suspension
The Pro-Link swingarm is controlled by a shock absorber.
The rear shock absorber should always be adjusted for
the rider’s weight and track conditions by using one or
more of the following methods.
Spring pre-load
Turning the spring pre-load adjuster adjusts the spring
initial pre-load length.
Rebound damping
Turning the rebound damping screw adjusts how
quickly the shock absorber extends.
(1) PRE-LOAD ADJUSTER
Europe model shown:
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