Yamaha RAPTOR 700R Owner's Manual page 31

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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The shock absorber assemblies could ex-
plode, causing injury or property damage.
Cylinder damage could also result in poor
handling which could cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
G
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.
G
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat.
G
Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way.
G Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to in-
crease the spring preload and thereby harden
the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften
the suspension.
(a)
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
NOTE:
G
A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
G
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustration.
The shorter distance A is, the higher the spring
preload; the longer distance A is, the lower the
spring preload. With each complete turn of the
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1
3
(b)
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