Instrument an
d
control functions
5-24
5
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
Use the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the owner’s tool
kit to make this adjustment.
EAU15306
Si
d
estan
d
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not
b
e ri
dd
en with
the si
d
estan
d
d
own, or if the si
d
e-
stan
d
cannot
b
e properly move
d
up
(or
d
oes not stay up), otherwise the
si
d
estan
d
coul
d
contact the
g
roun
d
an
d
d
istract the operator, resultin
g
in a possi
b
le loss of control.
Yamaha’s i
g
nition circuit cut-off
system has
b
een
d
esi
g
ne
d
to assist
the operator in fulfillin
g
the respon-
si
b
ility of raisin
g
the si
d
estan
d
b
e-
fore startin
g
off. Therefore, check
this system re
g
ularly an
d
have a
Yamaha
d
ealer repair it if it
d
oes not
function properly.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Special wrench
3. Position indicator
Sprin
g
preloa
d
settin
g
:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
3
Maximum (hard):
5
1
2
3
4
5
2
1 (a)
(b)
3
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