Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Rear Shock Absorber / Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

The rebound damping force adjuster is located at the upper end of the rear shock absorber.

A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster

B. To increase damping force

C. To decrease damping force

Using a screwdriver turn the rebound damping force adjuster clockwise to increase rebound damping or anti-clockwise to decrease it.

NOTICE

Do not turn the rebound damping force adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.

Rebound Damping Force Setting

*: This position is the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).

**: Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to small tolerance of production.

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