Yamaha TDM850 Owner's Manual page 77

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Rear shock absorber adjustment
This shock absorber is equipped with a
HARD/SOFT change lever, spring preload and
damping force adjuster.
1. HARD/SOFT change lever
This is used to select the "HARD" or
"SOFT" setting position.
a. Remove the seat.
b. Select the "HARD" position by turning
the change lever to "H".
Select the "SOFT" position by turning the
change lever to "S".
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NOTE:_
When adjusting the change lever, use the
change lever wrench which is attached to the
owner's tool kit.
1. Change lover 2. Change lever wrench
c. Install The seat.
2. Adjust spring preload as follows.
a. Loosen the lock nut.
b. Turn adjuster in direction ® to increase
spring preload and in direction ® to
decrease spring preload.
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