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To close the storage compartment
1. Place the storage compartment
cover in its original position as
shown.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise, re-
move it, and then close the lock
cover.
EAU03194
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly The shock absorber assembly is locat-
ed under the rider seat and is equipped
with a spring preload adjusting ring.
EC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings. @Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See
page 3-13 for rider seat removal
and installation procedures.)2. Remove each quick fastener from
the ignitor unit panel by pushing
the center in with a screwdriver,
then pulling the fastener out.
1. Storage compartment cover
1. Quick fastener (× 3)
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3. Pull the ignitor unit panel out to the
right.4. Remove the mudguard by remov-
ing each quick fastener.5. To increase the spring preload
and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, turn the adjusting ring in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting ring
in direction
b.
NOTE:@
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
Use the special wrench included in
the owner’s tool kit to make the ad-
justment.
1. Ignitor unit panel
1. Quick fastener (× 2)
2. Mudguard
1. Position indicator
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Special wrench
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CI-10E6. Install the mudguard and ignitor
unit panel by installing the quick
fasteners.NOTE:@ To install a quick fastener, push the pin
back so that it will protrude from the
fastener head, and then insert the fas-
tener and push the protruding pin in un-
til it is flush with the fastener head. @7. Install the rider seat.
EAU00315
WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. For
proper handling, read and under-
stand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
@
EAU01172
Luggage strap holders There is a luggage strap holder on
each passenger footrest.
1. Quick fastener
2. Pin
Setting
Minimum (soft) 1
Standard 4
Maximum (hard) 9
After removal
Before installation
1. Luggage strap holder (× 2)
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