Checking The Front Fork; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XVS1300A 2007 Service Manual

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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-47.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-47.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
email: info@motomatrix.co.uk
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Spring preload
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CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Remove:
• Rear cylinder exhaust pipe
• Coolant reservoir cover
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
2. Disconnect:
• Fuel hose "1"
(from sub-fuel tank)
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
3. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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a. Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench "1" and wrench handle "2" included in
the owner's tool kit.
b. Turn the adjusting ring "3" in direction "a" or
"b".
c. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper "4".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum
1
Standard
4
Maximum
9
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CHASSIS
1
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