Owner`s manual

EBU12871
Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the
rider’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload, turn the
adjusting nut in direction a. To decrease
the spring preload, turn the adjusting nut in
direction b.
cC
Never attempt to turn the adjusting nut
beyond the maximum or minimum setting.
NOTE:
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
3. The length of the spring changes 1 mm
(0.04 in) per turn of the adjusting nut.
4-15
q
w
b
a
1. Adjusting nut 2. Locknut
Measurement A:
Installed length:
Minimum (hard): 222 mm (8.7 in)
Standard: 230 mm (9.1 in)
Maximum (soft): 234 mm (9.2 in)
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