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Shock absorber
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This shock absorber contains
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
For proper handling, read and
understand the following informa-
tion before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer can-
not be held responsible for proper-
ty damage or personal injury that
may result from improper han-
dling.
8 8
Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the gas cylinder.
8 8
Do not subject the shock
absorber to an open flame or
other high heat sources, other-
wise it may explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
8 8
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as
this will result in poor damp-
ing performance.
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Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Helmet holder
Helmet holder
The helmet holder is located under
the seat. A helmet holding cable is
provided beside the owner’s tool kit
to secure a helmet to the helmet
holder.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-11
for opening procedures.)
2. Pass the helmet holding cable
through the buckle on the helmet
strap as shown, and then hook
the cable loop over the helmet
holder.
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1. Helmet holder
3. Securely close the seat.
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Never ride with a helmet attached
to the helmet holder, since the hel-
met may hit objects, causing loss
of control and possibly an acci-
dent.
To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Open the seat, remove the helmet
holding cable from the helmet holder
and the helmet, and then close the
seat.
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