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EBU13881*
Front shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload, rebound damping and
compression damping forces of the front
shock absorbers can be adjusted to suit the
rider’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction
a
to
increase the spring preload and in direc-
tion
b
to decrease the spring preload.
1. Spring preload adjusting nut 2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
These shock absorbers contain highly
pressurized nitrogen gas.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The shock absorbers could explode,
causing injury or property damage. Cyl-
inder damage could also result in poor
handling which could cause an acci-
dent.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
●
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assemblies.
●
Do not subject the shock absorbers
to an open flame or other high heat.
●
Do not deform or damage the cylin-
ders in any way.
●
Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn out shock absorber yourself.
Take the unit to a Yamaha dealer.
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