Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment - Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AM Owner's Manual

1. Storage compartment
To close
Place the storage compartment cover
in its original position as shown. Then,
turn the key counterclockwise and re-
move it. Close the lock cover.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Rear shock absorber
adjustment
This shock absorber is located under
the rider seat. This shock absorber is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring. Adjust spring preload as fol-
lows.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-10 [XVS1100]
[XVS1100A] for removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
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1. Quick fastener (× 3)
or 3-12
2. Remove each quick fastener by
pushing the center in with a screw-
driver, then pulling the fastener
out.
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