Front Shock Absorber Adjustment - Yamaha Big Bear YFM400R Owner's Manual

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Front shock absorber adjustment

The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the
rider's weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload, turn the ad-
justing ring in direction a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the ad-
justing ring in direction b.
NOTE:
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A special wrench can be obtained at a
Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment.
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1. Spring preload adjusting ring 2. Position indicator
4-17
Standard position: B
A - Minimum (soft)
E - Maximum (hard)
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper shock absorber adjustment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability, which
could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always adjust the shock absorbers on
the left and right side to the same set-
ting.