Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK/ADJUSTING
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
2. Check:
S inner tube
Damage/scratches ! Replace.
S oil seal
Oil leakage ! Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
S front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement ! Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 4.
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER 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
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the own-
er's tool kit.
a. Loosen the locknut 1
b. Turn the adjusting ring 2 in direction a or
b .
Spring preload is increased
Direction
a
(suspension is harder).
Spring preload is decreased
Direction b
(suspension is softer).
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