Rear Suspension - Yamaha VK10L Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION

Adjustment steps:
• Loosen the locknut 1.
• Turn the adjusting nut 2 in or out to adjust the
stopper band tension.
Adjuster
thread
length a
Effects
• Tighten the locknut.
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
2
3
4 5
• Spring preload
Adjustment step:
Front side
• Turn the adjusting ring 1 to the proper position.
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
Standard
WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly pressur-
ized nitrogen gas.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
shock absorber assembly.
Do not subject the shock absorber assembly to
flames or high heat, which could cause it to
explode.
Rear side
• Turn the adjusting ring 2 to the proper position.
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
Standard
5 6
7
45
INSP
ADJ
15 ± 0.5 mm (0.59 ± 0.02 in)
Maximum: 35 mm (1.37 in)
Minimum: 10 mm (0.40 in)
Longer
More weight on skis;
Less weight transfer
Shorter
Less weight on skis;
More weight transfer
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
1 2
Softer ←
1 2 3
Softer ←
3 4 5
→ Harder
1
4 5 6 7
→ Harder
2