Yamaha YZF-R1P 2001-2003, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY/CHECKING THE TIRES
1. Adjust:
• compression damping
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a. Turn the adjusting screw
1
in direction
a
or
b
.
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EAS00162
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• tire pressure
Out of specification
→
Regulate.
WARNING
_
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the total
weight (including cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories) and the anticipated
riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or
an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Direction
a
Compression damping
is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction
b
Compression damping
is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 20 clicks in direction
b
*
Standard: 15 clicks in direction
b
*
Maximum: 1 click in direction
b
*
* with the adjusting screw fully turned-in
direction
a