Yamaha RAPTOR 700, Owner'S Manual

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1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1. Bague de réglage de la précontrainte du ressort
2. Indicateur de position
1. Aro de ajuste de la precarga del muelle
2. Indicador de posición
1. Special wrench
1. Clé speciale
1. Llave especial
EBU11630
Front shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the
rider’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjust-
ing ring in direction
a
.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjust-
ing ring in direction
b
.
NOTE:
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
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Always adjust the shock absorbers on the
left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment 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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