Yamaha XT225T Automobile User Manual


 
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Helmet holder
To open the helmet holder, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn the key
as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, turn the key
to the original position, and then re-
move it.
WARNING
EWA10160
Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of con-
trol and possibly an accident.
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Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly
This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing nut and a rebound damping force
adjusting dial.
CAUTION:
ECA10100
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum or
minimum settings.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
NOTE:
Use the special wrench included in
the owners tool kit to make the ad-
justment.
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A,
shown in the illustration. The long-
er distance A is, the higher the
spring preload; the shorter dis-
tance A is, the lower the spring
1. Helmet holder
2. Unlock.
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1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
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(a)
(b)
1. Distance A
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