5-15
5
Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension.
Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring
with the position indicator on the shock absorber.
TIP
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
EBU19027
Rear shock absorber
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1 2
3 4
5
2
1
(a)
(b)
1. Special wrench
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
3
Maximum (hard):
5
1
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