Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha 2002 TDM900 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
S spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting ring 1 in direction a or
b .
b. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper 2 .
Direction
a
Direction
b
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 5
Maximum: 9
3-57
CHK
ADJ
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).