Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
WARNING
CAUTION:
a
b
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
S
Grooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
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Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
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spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction
a
or
b .
Direction
Spring preload is in-
creased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
Spring preload is de-
creased (suspension is
softer).
EAS00155
Adjusting positions
Standard: 5
Minimum: 7 (Soft)
Maximum: 1 (Hard)