Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

• To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A] until you feel a click.
  • The standard adjuster setting is the 2 turns out from the fully clockwise position.

WARNING If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling may be impaired and a hazardous condition may result. Be sure the adjusters are set equally.

• The damping force can be left soft for average riding. But it should be adjusted harder for high speed riding or riding with a passenger. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

Spring Preload Adjustment

• Turn the spring preload adjuster [A] to change spring preload setting.
  • The standard adjuster setting is the 7 turns in from the fully counterclockwise position.

WARNING If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling may be impaired and a hazardous condition may result. Be sure the adjusters are set equally.

• The spring preload can be left soft for average riding. But it should be adjusted harder for high speed riding or riding with a passenger. If the spring action feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.

Spring Action

Compression Damping Force Adjustment (Right Side Only)

• To adjust the compression damping force, turn the compression damping adjuster [A] until you feel a click.
  • The standard adjuster setting is the 1 1/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position.

WARNING If both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling may be impaired and a hazardous condition may result. Be sure the adjusters are set equally.

• The damping force can be left soft for average riding. But it should be adjusted harder for high speed riding or riding with a passenger. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.

Compression Damping Force Adjustment

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