11-16 SUSPENSION

Using the hook wrench (special tool), turn the ad-
justing sleeve down to the lightest preload position.
Shock Damping Adjustment
Rear Shock Absorber Rebound
Damping Adjustment
To adjust shock rebound damping, turn the rebound
damping adjuster on the rear shock absorber iower end
with the blade of a screwdriver until you feel a click.
The shock rebound damping can be adjusted four-
ways.
If the damper setting feels too soft or too stiff,
adjust it in accordance with the following table:

Rebound Damping Adjustment

Dial Position
| Damping Force Minimum- Maximum
A. Adjusting Sleeve

Slide down the rubber bumper.

Compress the spring with a spring compressor (spe-
cial tool). Remove the spring retainer clip from the
top of the shock absorber and lift off the spring

A. Rebound Damping Adjuster

B. Position Number

A. Spring Compressor: 57001-10877 B. Spring Retainer

Clip
Exchange the spring for an optional part.
Install the spring and retainer clip.
Adjust the spring preload.
Install the rear shock absorber.
Gas Reservoir
Compression Damping Adjustment
To adjust compression damping, turn the
compres sion damping adjuster on the gas reservoir
with the blade of a screwdriver until you feei a click.
If the damper setting feels too soft or too stiff,
adjust it in accordance with the following table.

KX80:
The rear suspension system of this motorcycle is
Uni-trak. Jt consists of a rear shock absorber, swing
arm, tie rod and rocker arm.
To suit to various riding conditions, the spring pre- Compression Damping Adjustment
ioad of the shock absorber can be adjusted or the
spring can be replaced with an optional one. Also 1 23
the damping force can be adjusted easily so changing Position
oil viscosity is unnecessary. Damping Force Minimum- Maximum