Yamaha WR250F(P), Owner'S Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
●
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action
→
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage
→
Replace.
EC36M013
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
●
Rear frame
3. Loosen:
●
Locknut 1
4. Adjust:
●
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster
2 .
* For EUROPE
** For AUS, NZ and ZA
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.
5. Tighten:
●
Locknut
6. Install:
●
Rear frame
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
244 mm (9.61 in)
* 247 mm (9.72 in)
** 243.5 mm (9.59 in)
240.5 ~ 258.5 mm
(9.47 ~ 10.18 in)
T
R .
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29 Nm (2.9 m · kg, 21 ft · lb)