That was just from my memory of reading the manual a little before bed each night, I don't have it in front of me. Maybe it said the engine should be running during adjustment of damping since valves are electronic and it can wear down the battery. You are probably doing it the right way.
I looked it up on the forums and people have had success by having it on the sidestand, ignition on, if it says FAIL try moving the sensor with your hand, just a wiggle, then try it again.
Here we are, derailing your beautiful thread.
Yeah, did that, removed the bolt holding the body of the sensor on and moved it through its range of motion as well, still failed.

but 165 down the straight sounds pretty freaking fast
I can't wrap my head around that speed, my brain can't work that fast yet
what work do you have planned?

! I would love to live around there, so close to Sears...and she works there!?