Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM125RA Service Manual

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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
• Rear shock absorber
• Spring
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY" on
page 4-54.
3. Check:
• Operation
Pump the rear shock absorber assembly
up and down several times.
Unsmooth operation → Replace rear
shock absorber assembly.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY" on page 4-53.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
ECA2PA1303
Never attempt to turn the adjusting nut
beyond the maximum or minimum setting.
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a. Elevate the rear wheels by placing a suit-
able stand under the frame.
b. Loosen the locknut "1".
c. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b".
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspension
is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspension
is softer).
Spring preload adjusting length
"c"
Minimum
234.0 mm (9.21 in)
Standard
230.0 mm (9.06 in)
Maximum
222.0 mm (8.74 in)
TIP
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjusting nut before
adjustment.
d. Tighten the locknut.
Rear shock absorber locknut
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
TIP
Always tighten the locknut against the adjust-
ing nut, then torque it to specification.
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