Service manual

CHK
ADJ
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EAS00159
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
a. Loosen the locknut with a ring nut
wrench.
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• Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
• The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
b. Turn the adjusting nut in direction or
.
c. Tighten the locknut.
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Direction
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).
Adjusting length
Standard (YZ85): 215 mm (8.46 in)
Standard (YZ85LW):
207 mm (8.15 in) (for AUS, NZL)
212 mm (8.35 in) (for EUR)
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY