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Front and rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the op-
erating conditions. You can reduce preload for a
softer ride, or increase preload if frequent bottom-
ing occurs or when carrying loads.
WARNING
Always adjust the shock absorbers on the left
and right sides to the same setting. Uneven ad-
justment can cause poor handling and loss of
stability, which could lead to an accident.
NOTICE
Frequent or severe bottoming can cause in-
creased wear or damage to the vehicle.
The rear wheels need to be removed to adjust the
rear shock absorber assemblies. (See pages
8-111–8-117 for wheel removal and installation
procedures.)
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