User Manual - Page 123

For 2014 ST1300.

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Servicing Your Honda 117
Suspension
Rear Suspension Spring Pre-load
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 72.
The spring pre-load adjuster knob has 35 spring pre-load positions (clicks) or
more for different load or riding conditions.
To adjust the spring pre-load, turn the adjuster knob.
To adjust to the standard position:
1. Turn the spring pre-load adjuster knob counterclockwise until it will no
longer turn (lightly seats).
This is the full LOW setting.
2. Turn the adjuster clockwise by 14 clicks. At that position, the end of the
adjuster knob should be aligned with the indicator line.
LEFT SIDE
To Reduce Spring Pre-load (LOW):
For a light load and smooth road conditions, turn the adjuster counterclockwise
toward LOW.
To Increase Spring Pre-load (HIGH):
For a firmer ride and rough road conditions, turn the adjuster clockwise toward
HIGH
.
end of the adjuster knob
adjuster knob
indicator line
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