Yamaha FJR1300(N) Motorcycle User Manual


 
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
@
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
spring preload
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a. Move the adjusting lever
1
in direction
a
or
b
.
b. Adjust the adjusting lever to HARD or
SOFT.
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Position
a
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Position
b
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).
Rebound damping
CAUTION:
@
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
rebound damping
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a. Turn the adjusting knob
1
in direction
a
or
b
.
Direction
a
Rebound damping is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
b
Rebound damping is
decreased (suspension is
softer).