Yamaha FJR1300R, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Spring preload
For riding solo, move the spring pre-
load adjusting lever to “SOFT”. For
riding with a passenger, move the
spring preload adjusting lever to
“HARD”.
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection
a
. To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction
b
.
CI-09E
EAU00315
WARNING
_
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.
●
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.
● Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
● Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
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1. Spring preload adjusting lever
a. “HARD”
b. “SOFT” 1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Minimum (soft) 20 clicks in direction
b
*
Standard 10 clicks in direction
b
*
Maximum (hard) 3 clicks in direction
b
*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction
a
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