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INSP
ADJ
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
●
Rear frame
3. Loosen:
●
Locknut
1
4. Adjust:
●
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster
2
.
* For EUROPE
NOTE:
●
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
●
The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
5. Tighten:
●
Locknut
6. Install:
●
Rear frame (upper)
●
Rear frame (lower)
Stiffer
→
Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster
2
in.)
Softer
→
Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster
2
out.)
Spring length (installed)
a
:
YZ85:
215 mm (8.46 in)
*212 mm (8.35 in)
YZ85LW:
207 mm (8.15 in)
*212 mm (8.35 in)
Extent of adjustment:
202.5 ~ 218.5 mm
(7.97 ~ 8.60 in)
5PA30630
5PA30640
T
R
.
.
26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
T
R
.
.
16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
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