Yamaha XT250 2024 Owner's Manual page 30

Instrument and control functions
1
(b)
2 (a)
3
4
1. Locknut
5
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
6
7
8
9
10
1. Distance A
11
12
Spring preload:
1
Minimum (soft):
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten
the locknut against the adjust-
ing ring, and then tighten the
locknut
torque.
Tightening torque:
1
Locknut:
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.

Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.

Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
Distance A = 207.0 mm (8.15 in)
Distance A = 197.0 mm (7.76 in)
Distance A = 187.0 mm (7.36 in)
to the specified
[ECA10132]
30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)
WARNING
4-11
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.

Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.

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.
EWA10222