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Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension.
TIP
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
EBU28242
Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
sembly
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
NOTICE
ECB00090
Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a) to increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, and in direc-
tion (b) to decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Special wrench
3. Position indicator
(a)
(b)
1
2
3
1
2 3
4
5
3
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
5
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