2022 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Suspension System
Suspension System
Front Fork
NOTICE
After riding on the normal road, the unpaved road, and in the rainy weather, clean off any dirt (grit, mud, insect, etc.) that is 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 to leak.
Spring Preload Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the top of the left front fork leg.
- Standard
- 6 1/2 turns in
In from the fully seated position (turned fully counterclockwise).
- Turn the adjuster clockwise to increase 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.
NOTE
- The spring preload adjuster can be turned with the Allen wrench or suitable tool.
A. Spring Preload Adjuster
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The adjuster is located at the top of the right front fork leg.
Standard
-
- 2 1/2 turns out
Out from the fully seated position (turned fully clockwise).
- 2 1/2 turns out
- Turn the adjuster clockwise with a flat tip screwdriver to increase damping force.
- Turn the adjuster 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 above the rear shock absorber.
- Standard
- I click 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
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 the small tolerance of production.
Front Fork Damping Force Settings
- 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.
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.
The recommended setting positions Of the spring preload adjuster are as follows:
