Yamaha Star XV19CTSZ 2009 Owner's Manual page 37

1. Special wrench
2. Extension bar
1. Distance A
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 171 mm (6.73 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 165 mm (6.50 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 162 mm (6.38 in)
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten
the locknut against the adjust-
ing nut, and then tighten the
locknut to the specified torque.
[ECA10121]
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
WARNING
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
G
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
4-21
G Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
G
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
G Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
EWA10221
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