TRAC system knob

On my '86 VFR700F2 the TRAC system knob on the forks no longer shows the numbers 1-4 . There is a raised arrow like spot on the knob and an arrow on the fork tube. Would the one on the knob correspond to the # 1 setting ? If so do I turn clockwise or counterclockwise to get to # 2 setting ?
Thanks

 

Hello mate, just checked on mine for you.

The numbers from 1 - 4 go anti clockwise, therefore if you are at position No. 1 you will turn the knob clockwise to get to setting No. 2.

Hope this helps & also there is a small dimple on the face of the knob (where the sticker was/is), this I think is relative to position 1 but not 100 % sure, you may have to do some trial n error.
Remember position No.1 has the least anti dive effect while position No. 4
has the greatest.

 

Trac Pic

Here you go.......

 

Thanks all :smile:

 

so im curious, how does this adjustment help handling (like how does it feel different, what would one look for to judge where to set this)?

 

it controls front end dive under braking

 

ok so does that mean that set on 1, the front end would be all soft and mushy under braking and dive really hard with 4 being the least forgiving setting, or would it be vise-versa?

also, the knob on mine doesnt seem to have stops on it, so it will just spin around and around (though it will sit in either of the 4 positions...theres just no lock-to-lock type of turning to it) is this normal, or is something broke on this?

 

statistically, about 85% of the '86 VFRs ( and '87 ) i've seen have the dial set on #3

 

Mine spins all the way around too. I don't think its broke, just how it is.
1 is soft 4 is hard. I'm a big boy I have mine set at 4. Only comes in to play when your on the brakes. Still needs stiffer springs.(winter project)

 

Mine has definite clicks to be felt.

 

Progressive ( brand) springs do wonders for the front end., but their recommendations for spacer length may be incorrect......

 

You're in beefalo and your bike is in AZ? You can't ride much that way!

 

i have an '86 RWB with 35, 000 miles here in barf-a-load (same one i've owned since 1990) that i'm using for daily commuting until i get time to install my new chain on the Hawk.......