Can-Am BOMBARDIER DS650 - Manual (Page 117)

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A. Same length
Rear Shock
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WARNING
The rear shock includes a damper
unit that contains high pressure ni-
trogen gas. Do not attempt to dis-
assemble the damper. Do not dis-
pose of it. See an authorized Bom-
bardier ATV dealer.
Spring Preload
Spring preload may vary from rider
to rider depending upon their weight.
Preload can be changed by setting the
two lock nuts up or down to compress
the spring to different lengths. Short-
ening or lengthening the spring length
will increase or decrease the preload.
Before adjusting the spring preload,
first measure the ATV’s height, with-
out rider, from the rear bumper nut to
the ground.
NOTE: Lift the vehicle by the rear
bumper. The shock should be fully
extended.
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1. Rear bumper nut
A. Measure between rear bumper
nut and ground
Next, sit the rider, with gear, on the
ATV and measure the distance be-
tween the same two points.
CAUTION: Add all other loads and
accessories before measuring the
height of the vehicle with the rider
on. Do not exceed the total vehicle
load allowed.
Calculate the difference between the
two lengths. If the vehicle’s height
decreases more than 127 mm (5 in),
increase the preload by 3 mm (1/8 in)
increments. If the vehicle’s height de-
creases of less than 102 mm (4 in), de-
crease the preload by 3 mm (1/8 in) in-
crements. The optimum adjustment
range is between 102 mm (4 in) and
127 mm (5 in) but, for heavier or more
aggressive riders, it could be between
76 mm (3 in) and 102 mm (4 in).
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