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Er5 Service Manual-Druk-En232

The document provides instructions for adjusting the spring preload on rear shock absorbers of a motorcycle. It explains that the shock absorbers each have 5 positions to adjust the spring tension for different riding conditions. It gives guidelines for adjusting the preload based on rider weight and road/speed conditions. It also provides steps to remove and install the rear shock absorbers, and inspect them for wear and damage.

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Er5 Service Manual-Druk-En232

The document provides instructions for adjusting the spring preload on rear shock absorbers of a motorcycle. It explains that the shock absorbers each have 5 positions to adjust the spring tension for different riding conditions. It gives guidelines for adjusting the preload based on rider weight and road/speed conditions. It also provides steps to remove and install the rear shock absorbers, and inspect them for wear and damage.

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12-10 SUSPENSION

Rear Shock Absorber


Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster on each rear shock absorber
has 5 positions so that the spring tension can be adjusted
for different road and loading conditions.
• Using the hook wrench [A], turn the adjuster to adjust the
spring tension.
○The standard adjuster position for an average-build rider
of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories
is 2nd step from the weakest position.
If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in
accordance with the following table.
Spring Preload Adjustment
Spring
Position Setting Load Road Speed
Force
1 Stronger Soft Light Good Low
2 ¦ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
3 ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦
4 ¦ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
5 ↓ Hard Heavy Bad High

• Check to see that both adjusting sleeves are turned to the


same relative position.
WARNING
If they are not adjusted to the same position, an un-
safe riding condition may result.

Rear Shock Absorber Removal


• Set the motorcycle on its center stand and raise the rear
wheel.
• Remove the seat (see Frame chapter).
• absorber [B].mounting bolts [A] and pull off the rear shock
Remove the

Rear Shock Absorber Installation


• Tighten the mounting bolts.
Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts: 34 N·m (3.5
kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
• Adjust the rear shock absorber position (see Rear Shock
Absorber Adjustment).
Rear Shock Absorber Wear
• Remove the rear shock absorbers (see Rear Shock Ab-
sorber Removal).
• Compress each rear shock absorber.
• Compression Stroke
Visually inspect the following items.

Oil Leakage
Other Damage
If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, or one
unit feels weaker than the other, replace both shock ab-
sorbers as a set.

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