Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AM Owner's Manual page 39

1. Adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Special wrench
5. Turn the adjusting
direction a to increase spring pre-
load and in direction b to de-
crease spring preload.
6. Make sure that the appropriate
notch in the adjusting ring is
aligned with the position indicator
on the rear shock absorber.
CI-15E
Stan-
Soft
dard
Adjusting
1 2 3 4
position
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
After removal
NOTE:
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When adjusting, use the special
ring in
wrench which is included in the owner's
tool kit.
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7. Install the mud guard and ignitor
unit panel.
NOTE:
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When installing a quick fastener, push
its pin back so that it will protrude from
the fastener head, then insert the fas-
Hard
tener and push the protruding pin in un-
5 6 7 til it is flush with the fastener head.
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8. Install the rider seat.
Before installation
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This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.
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WARNING
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
Take your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
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