2
a
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1. Bague de réglage de la précontrainte du ressort
2. Indicateur de position
1. Aro de ajuste de la precarga del muelle
2. Indicador de posición
1. Special wrench
1. Clé spéciale
1. Llave especial
The rear wheels need to be removed to adjust the
rear shock absorber assemblies. (See pages
8-113–8-117 for wheel removal and installation
procedures.)
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Adjust the spring preload as follows:
To increase the spring preload, turn the spring pre-
b
load adjusting ring in direction a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the spring
preload adjusting ring in direction b.
Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring
with the position indicator on the shock absorber.
TIP
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
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Standard position: B
A- Minimum (soft)
E- Maximum (hard)