TABLE OF CONTENTS
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8 PREPARING FOR USE................................. 37
8.1 Advice on preparing for first use ........ 37
8.2 Running-in the engine...................... 38
8.3 Starting power of lithium-ion
batteries at low temperatures (all
EU/CN models, XCF-W) .................... 39
8.4 Preparing the vehicle for difficult
operating conditions......................... 39
8.5 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
dry sand.......................................... 39
8.6 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
wet sand ......................................... 40
8.7 Preparing the vehicle for riding on
wet and muddy circuits .................... 41
8.8 Preparing vehicle for high
temperatures or slow riding ............... 41
8.9 Preparing the vehicle for low
temperatures or snow ....................... 41
9 RIDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................. 42
9.1 Checks and maintenance measures
when preparing for use ..................... 42
9.2 Starting the vehicle.......................... 42
9.3 Activating traction control
(EXC‑F WESS EU, All Six Days
models, XCF‑W) ............................... 43
9.4 Starting off...................................... 44
9.5 Shifting, riding ................................ 44
9.6 Braking........................................... 45
9.7 Stopping, parking............................. 45
9.8 Transporting.................................... 46
9.9 Refueling ........................................ 46
10 SERVICE SCHEDULE .................................. 48
10.1 Additional information...................... 48
10.2 Required work ................................. 48
10.3 Recommended work ......................... 49
11 TUNING THE CHASSIS ............................... 51
11.1 Checking the basic chassis setting
with rider's weight............................ 51
11.2 Air suspension XACT 5448
(EXC‑F WESS EU)............................ 51
11.3 Compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 52
11.4 Adjusting the low-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 52
11.5 Adjusting the high-speed
compression damping of the shock
absorber.......................................... 53
11.6 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the shock absorber........................... 53
11.7 Measuring the dimension of the rear
wheel unloaded................................ 54
11.8 Checking the static sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 55
11.9 Checking the riding sag of the shock
absorber.......................................... 55
11.10 Adjusting the spring preload of the
shock absorber ............................. 56
11.11 Adjusting the riding sag ................ 57
11.12 Checking the basic setting of the
fork ................................................ 57
11.13 Adjusting the compression damping
of the fork ....................................... 58
11.14 Adjusting the rebound damping of
the fork........................................... 59
11.15 Adjusting the spring preload of the
fork (all Six Days models, XCF-W,
EXC-F EU)....................................... 61
11.16 Adjusting the fork air pressure
(EXC‑F WESS EU)............................ 61
11.17 Handlebar position........................... 63
11.18 Adjusting the handlebar position .... 63
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS............... 66
12.1 Raising the motorcycle with the lift
stand .............................................. 66
12.2 Removing the motorcycle from the
lift stand ......................................... 66
12.3 Bleeding the fork legs....................... 66
12.4 Cleaning the dust boots of the fork
legs ................................................ 67
12.5 Removing the fork protector .............. 68
12.6 Installing the fork protector............... 68
12.7 Removing the fork legs .................. 68
12.8 Installing the fork legs .................. 69
12.9 Removing the lower triple clamp
(EXC‑F EU, XCF‑W, EXC‑F BR) .......... 70
12.10 Removing the lower triple clamp
(EXC‑F WESS EU, All Six Days
models)........................................... 71
12.11 Installing the lower triple clamp
(EXC‑F EU, XCF‑W, EXC‑F BR) .......... 72
12.12 Installing the lower triple clamp
(EXC‑F WESS EU, All Six Days
models)........................................... 74
12.13 Checking the steering head bearing
play ................................................ 76
12.14 Adjusting the steering head bearing
play (EXC‑F EU, XCF‑W,
EXC‑F BR)....................................... 77
12.15 Adjusting the steering head bearing
play (EXC‑F WESS EU, All
Six Days models) ............................. 77
12.16 Lubricating the steering head
bearing ........................................ 78
12.17 Removing front fender ...................... 78
12.18 Installing front fender....................... 79
12.19 Removing the shock absorber ........ 80
12.20 Installing the shock absorber ......... 80