2022 Kawasaki CONCOURS 14ABS Suspension system
Suspension System
Front Fork
WARNING
Improper fork leg adjustment can cause poor handling and loss of stability, which could lead to an accident. Always adjust the fork legs on the left and right side to the same setting.
NOTICE
After riding on the normal road, the unpaved road and in the rainy weather, clean off any dirt (grit, mud or insect etc.) stuck to the inner tube before it hardens. If the motorcycle keeps running with the dirt stuck to the inner tube, the oil seal will be damaged and it causes the oil leak.
Spring Preload Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the top of each front fork leg.
Standard
14 mm (0.55 in.)
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase the spring preload and stiffen the suspension.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease spring preload and soften the suspension.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
- A. Spring Preload Adjuster
- B. Adjusting Range
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the top of each front fork leg.
Standard
5 clicks
Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease damping force.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
- A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
Rear Shock Absorber
Spring Preload Adjustment
The adjuster is located on the left passenger footpeg bracket.
Standard
10 clicks
In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase spring preload.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease spring preload.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
- A. Spring Preload Adjuster
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the lower end of the rear shock absorber.
Standard
1 1/4 turns out
Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise with a flat tip screwdriver to increase damping force.
- Turn the adjuster counterclockwise to decrease damping force.
NOTICE
Do not turn the adjuster beyond the fully seated position or the adjusting mechanism may be damaged.
- A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
Setting Tables
Front Fork Spring Preload Setting
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
- In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to small tolerance of production.
Front Fork 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.
Rear Shock Absorber Spring Preload Setting
- This position is the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
- In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise). This adjustment range may not exactly match the number shown in the table due to the small tolerance of production.
Rear Shock Absorber 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 the small tolerance of production.