2004 YAMAHA XTZ125 ESP

6-30
6-30
This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. Read and understand the following
information before handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may result from improper
handling.
1. Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder
assembly.
2. Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame
or other high heat source. This may cause the unit
to explode due to excessive gas pressure.
3. Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way.
Cylinder damage will result in poor damping
performance.
4. Take your shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for
any service.
Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring prelod of the rear shock absorber can be adjusted
to suit rider’s preference, weight and course condition.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction
to increase spring
preload and in direction  to decrease spring preload. Make
sure that the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring is aligned
with the position indicator on the rear shock absorber.


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WARNING:
ADJUSTING
POSITIONSOFT STANDARD HARD
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This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. Read and understand the following
information before handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may result from improper
handling.
1. Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder
assembly.
2. Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame
or other high heat source. This may cause the unit
to explode due to excessive gas pressure.
3. Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way.
Cylinder damage will result in poor damping
performance.
4. Take your shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for
any service.
Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring prelod of the rear shock absorber can be adjusted
to suit rider’s preference, weight and course condition.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction
to increase spring
preload and in direction  to decrease spring preload. Make
sure that the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring is aligned
with the position indicator on the rear shock absorber.


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WARNING:
ADJUSTING
POSITIONSOFT STANDARD HARD
12 3 765 4

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6-38
Front wheel installationWhen installing the front wheel, reverse the removal
procedures.
Pay attention to the following points:
1. Make sure that wheel boss and speedometer gear be
installed with their projection fitted on their respective
slits.
2. Make sure that front fork outer tub stopper is
correctily placed on speedometer gear.
3. Make sure the axle nut is properly torqued.
Axle nut torque:
80 N.m (8.0 Kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
Front wheel installationWhen installing the front wheel, reverse the removal
procedures.
Pay attention to the following points:
1. Make sure that wheel boss and speedometer gear be
installed with their projection fitted on their respective
slits.
2. Make sure that front fork outer tub stopper is
correctily placed on speedometer gear.
3. Make sure the axle nut is properly torqued.
Axle nut torque:
80 N.m (8.0 Kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)

7-2
7-2 B. Storage
Long term storage (30 days or more) of your machine will
require some preventive procedures to guard against
deterioration. After thoroughly cleaning the machine,
prepare for storage as follows:
1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor float
bowl(s).
2. Remove the spark plug(s), pour about one tablespoon
of SAE 20W50 motor oil in the spark plug hole(s) and
reinstall the spark plug(s).
Crank the engine over several times (with the
ignition off) to coat the cylinder walls with oil.
3. Remove the drive chain. Clean it thoroughly with
solvent and lubricate it.
Reinstall the chain or store it in a plastic bag
(tied to frame for safe-keeping).
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block up the frame to raise both wheels off the
ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet to
prevent moisture from entering.7. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere, coat
all exposed metal surfaces with a light film of
oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber parts or the
seat cover.
8. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in a dry place
and recharge it once a month. Do not store the battery
in an excessively warm or cold place (less than 0ºC
(30ºF) or more than 30ºC (90ºF).
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before storing the machine.
B. Storage
Long term storage (30 days or more) of your machine will
require some preventive procedures to guard against
deterioration. After thoroughly cleaning the machine,
prepare for storage as follows:
1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor float
bowl(s).
2. Remove the spark plug(s), pour about one tablespoon
of SAE 20W50 motor oil in the spark plug hole(s) and
reinstall the spark plug(s).
Crank the engine over several times (with the
ignition off) to coat the cylinder walls with oil.
3. Remove the drive chain. Clean it thoroughly with
solvent and lubricate it.
Reinstall the chain or store it in a plastic bag
(tied to frame for safe-keeping).
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block up the frame to raise both wheels off the
ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet to
prevent moisture from entering.7. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere, coat
all exposed metal surfaces with a light film of
oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber parts or the
seat cover.
8. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in a dry place
and recharge it once a month. Do not store the battery
in an excessively warm or cold place (less than 0ºC
(30ºF) or more than 30ºC (90ºF).
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before storing the machine.