Yamaha RX10RTW, Supplementary Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
(For RXW10GTW)
1. Loosen the locknut .
2. Adjust the spring preload by turning the
spring seat .
3. Tighten the locknut
.
WARNING
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.
Spring seat
distance
Standard
Shorter
← →
Longer
Preload Harder
← →
Softer
Front:
Length
Min.
269 mm
(10.59 in)
279 mm
(10.98 in)
Max.
287 mm
(11.29 in)
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD (For RXW10GTW)
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