Rear Suspension - Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION

ESS00100
REAR SUSPENSION
ESS00101
Stopper band
1. Adjust:
S Stopper band tension
CAUTION:
Make sure the left and right sides of the rear
suspension stopper band are adjusted
evenly.
NOTE:
This adjustment affects the handling character-
istics of the machine.
Adjustment steps:
S Loosen the locknut 1 .
S Turn the adjusting nut 2 in or out to adjust the
stopper band tension.
Adjuster 25
thread Longer
a
length (Maximum)
Effects More weight
on skis; less
weight
transfer
S Tighten the locknut.
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg, 11 ftSlb)
ESS00102
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
S Spring preload
Adjustment steps:
S Turn the adjusting ring to the proper position.
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
Front Standard
A
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
B Rear Standard
2-44
INSP
ADJ
0.5 mm (0.98 0.02 in)
Shorter
(Minimum)
Less weight
on skis; more
weight
transfer
1 2 3 4 5
Softer z ! Harder
3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Softer z ! Harder
4