Rear Suspension - Yamaha SXV70SJ Supplementary Service Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION

Adjustment steps:
S Loosen the locknut 1 .
S Turn the adjusting nut 2 in or out to adjust the
stopper band tension.
Adjuster Standard
thread SXV70SJ
25 ± 0.5 mm (0.98 ± 0.02 in)
a
length
VT70J (U.S.A, CAN)
20 ± 0.5 mm (0.79 ± 0.02 in)
VT70J (EUR)
30 ± 0.5 mm (1.18 ± 0.02 in)
Maximum: 35 mm (1.37 in)
Minimum: 10 mm (0.40 in)
Effects Longer
Shorter
S Tighten the locknut 1 .
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg, 11 ftSlb)
A SXV70SJ
B VT70J
ESS00102
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
S Spring preload
Adjustment steps:
S Turn the adjusting ring 1 to the proper posi-
tion.
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
Front Standard
A SXV70SJ
B VT70J
–23–
INSP
ADJ
More weight on skis;
Less weight transfer
Less weight on skis;
More weight transfer
1 2 3 4
Softer z ! Harder
SXV70SJ: 1
VT70J: 3
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