Yamaha RX10RTW, Supplementary Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
(For RX10RTW, RX10RTRW)
Front shock absorber
1. Loosen the locknut
.
2. Adjust the spring preload by turning the
spring seat .
Rear shock absorber
Turn the adjusting hook to the proper posi-
tion.
WARNING
Always adjust both spring preloads (left
and right) to the same setting. Uneven
adjustment can cause poor handling and
loss of stability.
Spring seat
length
Standard
Increased
← →
Decreased
Preload Harder
← →
Softer
Length
Max.
127.5 mm
(5.02 in)
113.5 mm
(4.47 in)
Min.
112.5 mm
(4.43 in)
Spring adjuster
position
S M H
Preload Soft Medium Hard
Rear Standard M
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
(For RX10RTW, RX10RTRW)
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