The standard adjuster setting is the 18th click from the 1st of the fully clockwise position. If the damping feels too soft or too stiff, adjust it in accordance with the following table.
Damping Force Adjustment 
Steering Damper
Steering Damper RemovalSolenoid Valve Inspection (Service Code b 13, b 14, b 17, b 18)
The solenoid valve is built in the KIBS Hydraulic Unit [A].
Therefore the solenoid valve cannot be checked directly.
Perform the Pre-Diagnosis Inspection 1 and 2 (see Inquiries
to Rider in the Brakes chapter).
If any of these service codes appears even if all checks
are ended, replace t ...
Valve Removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder Head Removal).
Remove the valve lifter and shim.
Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they
can be installed in their original positions.
Using the valve spring compressor assembly, remove the
valve.
Special Tools - Valve ...
Oil Level Inspection
Check that the engine oil level is between the upper [A]
and lower [B] levels in the gauge.
NOTE
Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the
ground.
If the motorcycle has just been used, wait several minutes
for all the oil to drain down.
If the oil has just been changed, ...