2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Owners Manual - Page 179

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178 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Air Pressure The air pressure in the rear shock absorber can be adjusted for different roads and loading conditions. The following table shows an example of air pressure adjustment. To obtain stable handling and a suitable ride, adjust the air pressure as indicated. The standard air pressure is atmospheric pressure. Ordinarily, the heavier the total load becomes, the higher the air pressure should be set. Air Pressure Adjustment Air Pressure Atmospheric Pressure Setting Soft Load Light Road Good To adjust the air pressure ○Check NOTE and adjust the air pressure when the rear shock absorbers are cold (room temperature). the seat (see Seat section • Remove in the GENERAL INFORMATION • • chapter). Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a suitable jack. Take off the air valve caps of the left and right shock absorbers. 290 kPa (3.0 kg/cm², 43 psi) Hard Heavy Bad

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178
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Air Pressure
The air pressure in the rear shock
absorber can be adjusted for different
roads and loading conditions.
The following table shows an ex-
ample of air pressure adjustment.
To
obtain stable handling and a suitable
ride, adjust the air pressure as indi-
cated.
The standard air pressure is
atmospheric pressure.
Ordinarily, the
heavier the total load becomes, the
higher the air pressure should be set.
Air Pressure Adjustment
Air Pressure
Setting
Load
Road
Atmospheric
Pressure
Soft
Light
Good
290 kPa (3.0
kg/cm², 43 psi)
Hard
Heavy
Bad
To adjust the air pressure
NOTE
○
Check and adjust the air pressure
when the rear shock absorbers are
cold (room temperature).
•
Remove the seat (see Seat section
in
the
GENERAL
INFORMATION
chapter).
•
Raise the rear wheel off the ground
by using a suitable jack.
•
Take off the air valve caps of the left
and right shock absorbers.