Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber - Yamaha YFM250RX 2008 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
a. Elevate the rear wheels by placing a suit-
able stand under the frame.
b. Loosen the locknut
c. Turn the adjusting nut
.
Direction
Direction
Adjusting length
Standard: 230 mm (9.06 in)
Minimum: 222 mm (8.74 in)
Maximum: 234 mm (9.21 in)
NOTE: NOTE:
• Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjusting nut before
adjustment.
• The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.0 mm (0.04 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjusting ring
beyond the maximum or minimum setting.
d. Tighten the locknut.
NOTE: NOTE:
Always tighten the locknut against the adjust-
ing nut, then torque it to specification.
3-40
CHK
ADJ
.
in direction
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).
42 Nm (4.2 m•kg, 31 ft•lb)
or