Yamaha MTN1000 2016, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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each damping force adjusting mechanism and
to modify the specifications as necessary.
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EAS30808
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
Refer to “CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK AB-
SORBER ASSEMBLY” on page 4-96.
EAS30655
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
NOTICE
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
b. Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench included in the owner’s tool kit (addi-
tional tool kit).
c. Turn the adjusting ring “2” in direction “a” or
“b”.
TIP
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance “c”. The longer distance “c”
is, the higher the spring preload; the shorter dis-
tance “c” is, the lower the spring preload.
d. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
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Rebound damping
NOTICE
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
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Rebound damping
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a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a” or
“b”.
Direction “a”
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction “b”
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
1
a
b
Spring preload
Minimum
77.5 mm (3.05 in)
Standard
81.5 mm (3.21 in)
Maximum
85.5 mm (3.37 in)
Spring preload adjusting ring
locknut
25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lb·ft)
1
2
a
b
c
T
R
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