Yamaha SXV70SJ Supplementary Service Manual page 30

A
B
A
B
REAR SUSPENSION
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
Rear Standard
A SXV70SJ
B VT70J
WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly pres-
surized nitrogen gas.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
shock absorber assembly.
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
bly to flames or high heat, which could
cause it to explode.
Rear suspension position (VT70J)
1. Check:
S Rear suspension position
a Standard position
Bolt (slide rail suspension):
72 Nm (7.2 mSkg, 52 ftSlb)
Control rod
1. Check
S Control rod bolt a
Bolt (control rod bolt):
32 Nm (3.2 mSkg, 23 ftSlb)
A SXV70SJ
B VT70J
–24–
INSP
ADJ
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Softer z ! Harder
SXV70SJ: 4
VT70J: 2