Yamaha RST90GTY, Service Manual

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17
INSP
ADJ
FRONT SUSPENSION
WARNING
These shock absorbers contain highly pressur-
ized nitrogen gas.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
shock absorber assemblies.
Do not subject the shock absorber assemblies
to flames or high heat, which could cause it to
explode.
Rebound damping force adjustment (RST90GT)
The rebound damping force can be adjusted by
turning the adjusting knob
1
.
* With the adjusting knob fully turned lightly in
direction
a
NOTICE
• Do not continue to turn the adjusting knob in
direction
a
after it stops. The shock absorber
can be damaged and rebound damping force
adjustments cannot be made.
• Do not turn the adjusting knob in direction
b
more than 20 clicks. Even if the adjusting
knob is continually turned after 20 clicks,
there will be no change in the rebound damp-
ing force.
• Be sure to stop the adjusting knob at a posi-
tion where there is a click.
• The damping forces for the left and right ski
shock absorbers must be adjusted to the
same settings. Uneven settings can cause
poor handling and loss of stability.
Adjusting
knob
position
20 clicks out 7 clicks out 3 clicks out
Minimum Standard Maximum
Direction
b
*
← →
Direction
a
Rebound
damping
force
Soft
← →
Hard
a
b
1