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EBU13891
Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload, rebound damping and
compression damping forces of the rear
shock absorber can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-13 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Loosen the clamp screw at the carbure-
tor side, and then disconnect the air in-
take duct.
1. Clamp screw
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
This shock absorber contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The shock absorber 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 assembly.
●
Do not subject the shock absorber
to an open flame or other high heat.
●
Do not deform or damage the cylin-
der in any way.
●
Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn out shock absorber yourself.
Take the unit to a Yamaha dealer.
U5TG10.book Page 18 Monday, April 7, 2003 8:50 PM