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WARNING
EWB00450
This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. If the shock absorb-
er assembly is damaged, it could explode
causing injury or property damage. Shock ab-
sorber cylinder damage could also result in
poor handling which could cause an accident.
●
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
●
Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or other high heat.
●
Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any
way.
●
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.
EBU29312
Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
sembly (YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA)
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assembly can be adjusted to suit the rider’s
weight and the riding conditions.
WARNING
EWB02500
Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting screw, the rebound
damping force adjusting dial or the oil reser-
voir with your bare hand or skin until suspen-
sion components have cooled.
NOTICE
ECB00090
Never turn an adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
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