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Control functions
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Suspension
The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider
preference. A softer setting, for example, may
provide greater rider comfort, while a harder
setting may allow more precise handling and
control over certain types of terrain or riding
conditions.
WARNING
EWS00150
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this
adjustment.
This shock absorber contains highly pres-
surized nitrogen gas. It could explode by
improper handling, causing injury, or
property damage.
●
Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the shock absorber.
●
Do not subject the shock absorber to an
open flame or other high heat source,
which could cause it to explode.
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Do not deform or damage the shock ab-
sorber in any way.
●
Do not dispose of a worn or damaged
shock absorber by yourself. Take the
unit to a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the ski spring preload
CAUTION:
ECS00250
The left and right ski spring preload must
be set to the same setting. Uneven set-
tings can cause poor handling and loss of
stability.
The spring preload can be adjusted by turning
the spring preload adjusting ring.
PZ50MT / PZ50VT
PZ50GT
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Spring seat length
Spring preload setting (spring seat length
or spring preload adjusting ring position):
Minimum (soft):
PZ50GT 168.6 mm (6.64 in)
PZ50MT / PZ50VT 1
Standard:
PZ50GT 168.6 mm (6.64 in)
PZ50MT / PZ50VT 1
Maximum (hard):
PZ50GT 178.6 mm (7.03 in)
PZ50MT / PZ50VT 5
* The spring seat length changes ap-
proximately 1.5 mm (0.06 in) with each
full turn of the adjusting ring.
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