Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AN, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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:
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Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
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Use the special wrench included in
the owner’s tool kit to make the ad-
justment.
CI-01E
6. Install the mudguard and ignitor
unit panel by installing the quick
fasteners.
NOTE:
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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.
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7. Install the rider seat.
EAU00315
WARNING
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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.
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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.
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Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
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Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
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1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Special wrench 1. Quick fastener
2. Pin
Minimum
(soft)
Stan-
dard
Maximum (hard)
Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
After removal Before installation
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