Yamaha YZ450F, Owner'S Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
• STANDARD POSITION:
This is the position which is back by the spe-
cific number of clicks from the fully turned-in
position.
* For EUROPE
CAUTION:
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The
adjuster may be damaged.
WARNING
Always adjust each front fork to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability.
Extent of adjustment:
Maximum Minimum
Fully turned in
position
20 clicks out
(from maximum
position)
Standard position:
11 clicks out
*6 clicks out
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
• Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action
→
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage
→
Replace.