Yamaha WR450F, Owner'S Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
FRONT FORK INTERNAL PRESSURE RELIEVING/
FRONT FORK REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENT
FRONT FORK INTERNAL PRESSURE
RELIEVING
NOTE:
If the front fork initial movement feels stiff dur-
ing a run, relieve the front fork internal pres-
sure.
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Remove the air bleed screw
1
and release
the internal pressure from the front fork.
3. Install:
• Air bleed screw
T
R .
.
1 Nm (0.1 m · kg, 0.7 ft · lb)
EC36H002
FRONT FORK REBOUND DAMPING FORCE
ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
• Rebound damping force
By turning the adjuster
1
.
Stiffer
a
→
Increase the rebound damp-
ing force. (Turn the adjuster
1
in.)
Softer
b
→
Decrease the rebound damp-
ing force. (Turn the adjuster
1
out.)
Extent of adjustment:
Maximum Minimum
Fully turned in
position 20 clicks out (from
maximum position)