Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual page 123

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
a
b
1
c
7. Adjust:
• compression damping force
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a. Turn the adjusting screw 1 in direction a
or b.
1
Direction a
Direction b
Minimum (soft): Adjusting screw fully
turned out
Standard: Adjusting screw 1 3/4 turns
out from the fully turned in position
Maximum (hard): Adjusting screw fully
turned in
NOTE:
Make sure that the position indicator marks c
are aligned when the shock absorber is set to
the standard setting.
CAUTION:
_
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The
adjuster may be damaged.
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8. Install:
• seat
Refer to "SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK".
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CHK
ADJ
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Compression damping
force is increased.
Compression damping
force is decreased.
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