Yamaha RS90RK, Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
REAR SUSPENSION
Choosing other settings:
CAUTION:
The standard settings work well under most
general riding conditions. The suspension can
be adjusted to work better in one condition, but
only at the expense of another. Keep this in
mind when you adjust the suspension.
No. 6 hole
(shortest)
No. 1 hole
(longest)
More weight on skis:
• Heavy steering/
oversteer
• More maneuverabil-
ity
Favors: hardpack
snow, ice, smooth
trails, tight turns
Less weight on skis:
• Light steering/
understeer
• Better acceleration
and speed
Favors: deep snow,
straight line accelera-
tion, top speed
Stopper band (RSG90)
1. Adjust:
• Stopper band tension
CAUTION:
Make sure the left and right sides of the rear
suspension stopper band are adjusted evenly.
NOTE:
This adjustment affects the handling characteristics
of the machine.
Adjustment steps:
• Loosen the locknut
1
.
• Turn the adjusting nut 2 in or out to adjust the
stopper band tension.
• Tighten the locknut.
Adjuster
thread
length
a
15
±
0.5 mm (0.59
±
0.02 in)
Maximum: 35 mm (1.37 in)
Minimum: 10 mm (0.40 in)
Effects Longer
More weight on skis;
Less weight transfer
Shorter
Less weight on skis;
More weight transfer
T
R
.
.
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)