Yamaha XT225C, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
dial in direction
a
. To decrease the
rebound damping force and thereby
soften the rebound damping, turn the
adjusting dial in direction
b
.
1
a
b
1. Rebound damping force adjusting dial
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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
Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the gas cylinder.
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
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as
this will result in poor damp-
ing performance.
8
Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
NOTE:
Although the total number of clicks of
the damping force adjusting mecha-
nism may not exactly match the
above specifications due to small dif-
ferences in production, the actual
number of clicks always represents
the entire adjusting range. To obtain
a precise adjustment, it would be
advisable to check the number of
clicks of the damping force adjusting
mechanism and to modify the specifi-
cations as necessary.
Minimum (soft) 20 clicks in direction
b
*
Standard 9 clicks in direction
b
*
Maximum (hard) 1 click in direction
b
*
* With the adjusting dial fully turned in direction
a
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