Yamaha RX10K, Assembly Manual

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WARNING
CAUTION:
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FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
This shock absorber contains highly pres-
surized nitrogen gas. Do not tamper with or
attempt to open the shock absorber assem-
bly.
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
bly to open flame or high heat, which could
cause it to explode.
Be sure that the left and right spring pre-
loads are the same.
1. Loosen the lock nut
1
.
2. Adjust the spring preload by turning the
spring seat
2 .
Check the rear suspension spring preload
and adjust if needed.
RX10K, RX10RK, RX10RSK, RXW10K,
RXW10SK
Spring seat Standard p g
distance Shorter
z !
Longer
Preload Harder
z !
Softer
Min. Max.
Length
250 mm 258 mm 260 mm
g
(9.84 in) (10.16 in) (10.24 in)
RX10MK, RX10MSK
Spring seat Standard p g
distance Shorter
z !
Longer
Preload Harder
z !
Softer
Min. Max.
Length
213 mm 223 mm 223 mm
g
(8.39 in) (8.78 in) (8.78 in)