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REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly pressur-
ized nitrogen gas. Do not tamper with or
attempt to open the shock absorber assembly.
Do not subject the shock absorber assembly to
open flame or high heat, which could cause it to
explode.
Front side
Check the suspension spring preload and adjust if
needed.
1
• Loosen the locknut
• Adjust the spring preload by turning the spring
seat 2.
FX10
Spring seat
Short ←
distance
Hard ←
Preload
Min.
Length a
186 mm
(7.32 in)
FX10RT/FX10RTR/FX10RTRA
Spring seat
Short ←
distance
Hard ←
Preload
Min.
Length a
186 mm
(7.32 in)
È FX10
É FX10RT/FX10RTR/FX10RTRA
• Turn the adjusting ring 3 to the proper posi-
tion.
Spring adjuster
1
position
Softer ←
Preload
Standard
Ê FX10MT/FX10MTR/FX10MTRA
.
Standard
→ Long
→ Soft
Max.
196 mm
196 mm
(7.72 in)
(7.72 in)
Standard
→ Long
→ Soft
Max.
196 mm
196 mm
(7.72 in)
(7.72 in)
2
3
4
5
→ Harder
3