Yamaha 1999 XVS1100, Service Manual

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY/
CHECKING THE TIRES
INSP
ADJ
3-32
a
b
WARNING
Ring nut wrench
1HX-28135-00
a. Turn the adjusting knob 1 in direction
a
or
b .
Direction Spring preload is
increased
(suspension is harder).
Direction Spring preload is
decreased
(suspension is softer).
Adjusting position
Standard: 3
Minimum: 1 (soft)
Maximum: 7 (hard)
EB304174
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Measure:
tire pressure
Out of specification
Regulate.
The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.