Yamaha TT-R125E(W), Owner'S Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
●
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action
→
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage
→
Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
●
Left side cover
3. Loosen:
●
Locknut
1
4. Adjust:
●
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster
2
.
NOTE:
●
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
●
The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
Stiffer
→
Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster
2
in.)
Softer
→
Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster
2
out.)
Spring length (installed)
a
:
Standard length Extent of adjustment
TT-R125/TT-R125E/
TT-R125LW:
165 mm
(6.50 in)
TT-R125LWE:
160.5 mm
(6.32 in)
TT-R125/TT-R125E/
TT-R125LW:
155 ~ 175 mm
(6.10 ~ 6.89 in)
TT-R125LWE:
147.5 ~ 167.5 mm
(5.81 ~ 6.59 in)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT