2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 123

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 121 Rear Shock Absorbers The rear shock absorber can be adjusted by changing the spring preload and rebound damping force for various riding and loading conditions. the rebound damping force ad• Turn juster all the way clockwise with a • NOTICE Do not force the rebound damping force adjusters beyond the fully seated position, or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged. Spring Preload Adjustment The rear shock absorber spring preload adjustment should be done with a suitable tool by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Rebound Damping Force Adjustment The rebound damping force adjuster is located at the lower end of the rear shock absorber. screwdriver to make the damping force greatest. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease damping force. The standard setting positions of the rebound damping force adjuster for an average-build rider of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories are as follows: Rebound Damping Force Adjuster 5th click *: out from the fully seated position