INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To close a sidecase
1. Fold the sidecase lid down.
2. Turn the key clockwise, and then
remove it.
TIP
Push both sides of the lid down so that
both latches snap into place.
NOTICE
ECA13090
To avoid locking the key in, never
lock either sidecase and remove the
key from the lock before closing the
lid.
EAU14653
Adjusting the front fork
WARNING
EWA10180
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result.
This front fork is equipped with air
valves for adjusting the spring rate.
NOTICE
ECA10091
To avoid damaging the front fork oil
seals, do not exceed the maximum
air pressure.
Adjust the spring rate as follows.
1. Place the vehicle on the sidestand.
When checking and adjusting the
air pressure, there should be no
weight on the vehicle.
2. Remove the air valve cap from
each fork leg.
3. Check the air pressure in each fork
leg using a low-pressure air
gauge. A low-pressure air gauge is
available at a Yamaha dealer.
4. To increase the spring rate and
thereby harden the suspension, in-
crease the air pressure with an air
pump. To decrease the spring rate
and thereby soften the suspen-
sion, decrease the air pressure by
pushing each valve stem down.
1. Front fork air valve cap
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