Yamaha BIG BEAR YFM400FPR, Owner'S Manual

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1. Spring preload adjusting ring
1. Anneau de réglage de la précontrainte de ressort
1. Regulador de ajuste de precarga del muelle
1. Special wrench
1. Clé spéciale
1. Llave especial
EBU01137
Front shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
a
.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
b
.
NOTE:
_
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
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WARNING
_
Always adjust the shock absorbers on the left
and right side to the same setting. Uneven ad-
justment can cause poor handling and loss of
stability, which could lead to an accident.
_
Standard position: B
A - Minimum (soft)
E - Maximum (hard)
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