I found these links here:
"FJR Forum > FJR Technical Forums > FAQs and Common Historical Info",
on this page: "Let's Fill This Section Up, Links and reference archives ahoy..."
One suspension set-up page.
And another.
but I recall there being 2 types of adjustments for the front forks, an adjustment for the rear, plus the sliding adjustment under the seat (soft/firm).
Okay, as simple as I can...(Owners Manual, section 3, pg. 15 & 16):
Forks: 3 adjustments.
Preload..adding or subtracting spring tension to the forks..by turning the 17mm Hex nut (The one immediately under the black knob) on the top of each fork, measured by the lines showing on the sides. The less lines, the more preload.
Rebound damping...(Black knob, top of forks) adjusts the ease or speed which the front forks "extend" or recover after braking or hitting a bump
Compression damping...(screww facing rearward @ bottom of fork tube) adjusts the ease or difficulty of the front forks "squeezing down" when braking or the ease at which the forks absorb a bump/pothole.
Rear shock: 2 adjustments
Preload..adding or subtracting spring pressure/ability to carry weight. Yes, flip the lever to "hard" when carrying a passenger or having the luggage loaded. (Some people continually on the "hard" setting)
Rebound...Turning the knurled ring clockwise inreases damping, or makes the shock stiffer when hitting bumps or potholes.
The desires and results will vary depending on rider "desired feel", rider weight, passenger weight, etc. The best thing to do is to set everything in "standard" according to the manual, then increase or decrease each one and see how they "feel" to you. Some of us want very responsive suspension so we have ours set on the "stiff" more "more damped" settings. Some of us have replaced our rear shocks and front springs (and valving). Some of us want a more "touring" and softer ride and have the settings on standard or even turned back a click or two.
There is no easy answer. You will have to "play" with it and determine what you (and your passenger) want. If you commute, you can adjust it and drive it for a couple of days to see how it feels. If you want to go to a remote winding road, you can run up and down the road, then adust each knob/screw a couple of clicks, then run the road again to "feel" differrences.
Welcome to the JOY of Sport Touring! :yahoo: