Yamaha Vector RS90RX Owner's Manual page 28

Control functions
Do not subject the shock absorber to an
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open flame or other high heat source,
which could cause it to explode.
Do not deform or damage the shock ab-
G
sorber in any way.
Do not dispose of a worn or damaged
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shock absorber by yourself. Take the
unit to a Yamaha dealer.
ESU10900
Adjusting the ski spring preload
ECS00250
CAUTION:
The left and right ski spring preload must
be set to the same setting. Uneven set-
tings can cause poor handling and loss of
stability.
The spring preload can be adjusted by turning
the spring preload adjusting ring.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Spring seat length
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Spring preload setting (spring seat length
or spring preload adjusting ring position):
Minimum (soft):
RS90R / RS90LT 161.0 mm (6.34 in)
RS90GT / RS90GTA / RS90LTGT
119.0 mm (4.69 in)
Standard:
RS90R / RS90LT 162.0 mm (6.38 in)
RS90GT / RS90GTA / RS90LTGT
119.0 mm (4.69 in)
Maximum (hard):
RS90R / RS90LT 172.0 mm (6.77 in)
RS90GT / RS90GTA / RS90LTGT
129.0 mm (5.08 in)
* The spring seat length changes ap-
proximately 1.5 mm (0.06 in) with each
full turn of the adjusting ring.
ESU10921
Adjusting the ski damping force
(RS90GT / RS90GTA / RS90LTGT)
ECS00260
CAUTION:
The damping forces for the left and right
ski shock absorbers must be adjusted to
the same settings. Uneven settings can
cause poor handling and loss of stability.
Compression damping force
The compression damping force of each ski
shock absorber can be adjusted by turning
the compression damping force adjusting
knob.
To increase the compression damping force,
turn the adjusting knob in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force, turn
the adjusting knob in direction (b).