Remove the cap to access the air valve

Spring pre-load adjuster (arrowed) -L and N models

Spring pre-load adjuster (A) and damping adjuster (B) - R models

the centre of the fork top bolt (see illustration). Use a pressure gauge and pump designed for suspension systems - on no account use a filling station air line; combined gauge and pump units are available for motorcycle suspension systems. Adjust the air pressure as required and according to the Specifications at the beginning of the Chapter. To decrease the pressure, depress the pin in the centre of the valve. Ensure that the air pressure is the same in each fork. Caution: Do not use a high pressure source of air or you will blow the seals.

2 On L and N models, the forks are adjustable for spring pre-load. Spring pre-load is adjusted using a suitable screwdriver in the slot in the top of the adjuster in the centre of the fork top bolt (see illustration). Turn It clockwise to increase pre-load and anti­clockwise to decrease it. The amount of pre­load is indicated by lines on the body of the adjuster. Always make sure both adjusters are set equally.

3 On R models, the forks are adjustable for spring pre-load and rebound damping. Spring pre-load is adjusted using a suitaole spanner on the adjuster flats in the centre of the fork top bolt (see illustration). Turn it clockwise to increase pre-load and anti-clockwise to decrease it. The amount of pre-load is indicated by lines on the adjuster. Always make sure both adjusters are set equally. Damping is adjusted using a screwdriver in

the slot in the top of the damper rod protruding from the pre-load adjuster. Turn it clockwise to increase damping and anti­clockwise to decrease it.

Rear shock absorber

4 On J and К models, the rear shock absorber is adjustable for spring pre-load. Adjustment is made using a suitable C-spanner (one is provided in the toolkit) to turn the spring seat on the bottom of the shock absorber (see illustration). There are seven positions. Position 1 is the softest setting, position 7 is the hardest. Align the setting required with the adjustment stopper. To increase the pre-load, turn the spring seat clockwise. To decrease the pre-load, turn the spring seat anti-clockwise.

5 On L, N and R models, the rear shock absorber is adjustable for spring pre-load and rebound damping. Pre-load adjustment is made by turning the adjuster nut on the threads on the shock absorber body (see illustration). Slacken the locknut, then turn the adjuster nut towards the spring to increase pre-load and away from the spring to decrease It. Tighten the locknut securely after adjustment.

6 Damping adjustment is made by turning the adjuster on the bottom of the shock absorber using a flat-bladed screwdriver (see illustration). To increase the damping, turn the adjuster clockwise. To decrease the damping, turn the adjuster anti-clockwise.

13 Swingarm -

removal and installation ^4

Note: The swingarm can be removed with the shock absorber and linkage assembly attached if required. Otherwise, the linkage assembly must either be removed completely (see Section 11), or it can remain attached to the swingarm and removed with it after detaching it from the shock absorber and frame.

Removal

1 Remove the rear wheel (see Chapter 7). Displace the brake caliper bracket from the swingarm, noting how it fits, and tie it to the lop of the frame, making sure no strain is placed on the hose (see illustration 13.19).

2 Unscrew the gearchange lever linkage arm pinch bolt and remove the arm from the shaft, noting the alignment punch marks (see illustration 16.1a). If no marks are visible, make your own before removing the arm so that it can be correctly aligned with the shaft on installation. If required, detach the speedometer cable from the front sprocket cover. Unscrew the bolts securing the sprocket cover and remove it, noting the guide plate (see illustration 16.1b). Let the cover hang by the cable, if it wasn't detached. On U N and R models, note the wiring clip

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