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EBU19024Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
semblyThe spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.NOTICEECB01091Never turn the adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings. 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.
TIPA special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
2
1
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
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(a)
(b)
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