2014 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Owners Manual - Page 143

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142 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Spring Preload Adjustment The spring preload adjuster on the rear shock absorber has 7 positions. Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Spring Action --→ Strong The standard setting position for an average-build rider of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories is No. 5. NOTICE Be careful not to damage the motorcycle parts when adjusting the spring preload. A. Spring Preload Adjuster B. Wrench accordance with the following ta• In ble, turn the preload adjuster with the wrench from the tool kit. Rebound Damping Force Adjustment The rebound damping force adjuster is located at the lower end of the rear shock absorber.

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142
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Spring Preload Adjustment
The spring preload adjuster on the
rear shock absorber has 7 positions.
A. Spring Preload Adjuster
B. Wrench
•
In accordance with the following ta-
ble, turn the preload adjuster with the
wrench from the tool kit.
Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Spring Action
——
→
Strong
The standard setting position for an
average-build rider of 68 kg (150 lb)
with no passenger and no accessories
is No. 5.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the
motorcycle parts when adjust-
ing the spring preload.
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force adjuster
is located at the lower end of the rear
shock absorber.