Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6M, Owner'S Manual, Page: 41 / 117

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-20
3
Adjusting compression damping
force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction
a
to increase compression damping
force and in direction
b
to decrease
compression damping force.
CI-34E
NOTE:
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Although the number of clicks between
the minimum and maximum settings
may vary with each individual shock
absorber and may not exactly match
these specifications, it is always the full
damping force range that extends over
the actual number of clicks.
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EAU00315
WARNING
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This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.
●
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
●
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
●
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
●
Take your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
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1. Compression damping force adjusting screw
Minimum (soft) 13 clicks out*
Standard 7 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 1 click out*
* From the fully turned-in position
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