Yamaha YFZ450W Supplementary Service Manual page 24

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER (for models equipped with
b
two compression damping adjusters)
a
1
1
c
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7. Adjust:
• compression damping force (fast compres-
sion damping)
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a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction a or
b.
Compression damping
Direction a
force is increased.
Compression damping
Direction b
force is decreased.
Standard: Adjusting bolt 2 turns out from
the fully turned in position
Minimum (soft): Adjusting bolt 3 turns
out from the fully turned in position
Maximum (hard): Adjusting bolt 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:
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Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The
adjuster may be damaged.
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