Owner`s manual

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WARNING
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This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling,
causing injury or property damage.
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Do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock
absorber.
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Do not subject the shock absorber to an open
flame or other high heat source, which could
cause it to explode.
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Do not deform or damage the shock absorber in
any way.
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Do not dispose of a worn or damaged shock
absorber by yourself. Take the unit to a Yamaha
dealer.
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ESU04041
Rear suspension spring preload adjustment
The rear suspension spring preload can be adjusted by
turning the spring preload adjuster
1
on the shock
absorber (RX10/RX10R/RX10RS) or each shock
absorber (RX10M/RX10MS/RXW10/RXW10S).
For RX10/RX10R/RX10RS
CD-26E
NOTE:
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The rear suspension spring preload can be further
adjusted by changing the position of the spring seat.
Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment as it
requires special tools.
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For RXW10/RXW10S
CD-17E
A
Spring adjuster position 1234567
Preload Soft Hard
È
Standard 4
B
Spring seat length*
Standard
Increased
←→
Decreased
Preload Harder
←→
Softer
É a
Length (front)
Maximum
122.6 mm
(4.83 in)
112.6 mm
(4.43 in)
Minimum
112.6 mm
(4.43 in)
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The spring seat length changes approximately 1.5 mm (0.06 in) with
each full turn of the adjuster.
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