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13-22 SUSPENSION

Rear Suspension (Uni-Trak)

Seated position : adjuster turned fully clockwise [A].

Rebound Damping Adjuster Setting

Standard:

11 clicks [B]

Softer (Counterclockwise) [C]

Harder (Clockwise) [D]

*: Number of turns c ounterclockwise usable r ange – 16

clicks or more.

Counterclockwise from the fully seated position.

NOTE

○

Adjustment of the rebound dam ping adjuster for the rear

suspension will slightly affect the compression damping

force. Always make any damping adjustments in small

steps and test their effects before using them in com-

petition.

Spring Preload Adjustment

•

Remove:

Seat

Side Covers

Carburetor Holder Clamp Screw (loosen)

Muffler (see Engine Top E nd chapter)

Rear Frame Mounting Bolts [A]

Rear Frame [B] with Air Cleaner Housing

•

Using the jack under the frame, raise the rear wheel off

the ground.

Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238

•

Using the hook wrenches [A], loosen the locknut [B] on

the rear shock absorber.

Special Tool - Hook Wrench: 57001–1101

•

Using the stem nut wrench [A], turn the adjusting nut [B]

as required. Turning the adjusting nut downward marks

the spring action harder and upward softer.

Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench : 57001–1100