2006 YAMAHA YZ250LC weight

7-16
SETTINGTUN
EC72A001
Setting of spring after replacement
As the front fork setting can be easily affected by
rear suspension, take care so that the machine
front and rear are balanced (in position, etc.)
when setting the front fork.
1. Use of soft spring
Generally a soft spring gives a soft riding
feeling. Rebound damping tends to become
stronger and the front fork may sink deeply
over a series of gaps.
To set a soft spring:
9Change the rebound damping.
Turn out one or two clicks.
9Change the compression damping.
Turn in one or two clicks.
2. Use of stiff spring
Generally a stiff spring gives a stiff riding
feeling. Rebound damping tends to become
weaker, resulting in lack of a sense of con-
tact with the road surface or in a vibrating
handlebar.
To set a stiff spring:
9Change the rebound damping.
Turn in one or two clicks.
9Change the compression damping.
Turn out one or two clicks.
åCoverage of spring by weight
∫Rider weight
1Soft
2Standard
3Stiff
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7-19
SETTINGTUN
EC72G020
Setting of spring after replacement
After replacement, be sure to adjust the spring to
the set length [sunken length 90~
100 mm (3.5~3.9 in)] and set it.
1. Use of soft spring
9Set the soft spring for less rebound damp-
ing to compensate for its less spring load.
Run with the rebound damping adjuster
one or two clicks on the softer side and
readjust it to suit your preference.
2. Use of stiff spring
9Set the soft spring for more rebound damp-
ing to compensate for its greater spring
load. Run with the rebound damping
adjuster one or two clicks on the stiffer side
and readjust it to suit your preference.
Adjusting the rebound damping will be fol-
lowed more or less by a change in the com-
pression damping. For correction, turn the
low compression damping adjuster on the
softer side.
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When using a rear cushion other than cur-
rently installed, use the one whose overall
length
a a
does not exceed the standard as
it may result in faulty performance. Never
use one whose overall length is greater
than standard.
åCoverage of spring by weight
∫Rider weight
1Soft
2Standard
3Stiff
Length a a
of standard shock:
490 mm (19.29 in)
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