Checking The Front And Rear Shock Absorbers - Yamaha YFM250RX 2008 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN/CHECKING THE FRONT AND
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
a. Mark both tie-rods ends.
This reference point will be needed during
adjustment.
b. Loosen the locknuts (tie-rod end)
tie-rods.
c. The same number of turns should be given
to both the right and left tie-rods
specified toe-in is obtained. This is to keep
the length of the rods the same.
d. Tighten the rod end locknuts of both tie-
rods.
NOTE: NOTE:
Adjust the rod ends so that A and B are equal.
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR SHOCK
ABSORBERS
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
• damper rod
Bends/damage → Replace the front/rear
shock absorber assembly.
• oil leakage
Excessive oil leakage → Replace the front/
rear shock absorber assembly.
• cylinder
Damage → the front/rear shock absorber
assembly.
• spring
Fatigue → the front/rear shock absorber
assembly.
Refer to "FRONT ARMS AND FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" and
"REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, SWINGARM
AND DRIVE CHAIN" in chapter 6.
3. Check:
• operation
Pump the shock absorbers up and down for
several times.
Unsmooth operation → Replace the front/
rear shock absorber assembly.
Refer
SHOCK ABSORBERS" and "ADJUSTING
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER".
Front shock absorber
Rear shock absorber
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CHK
ADJ
15 Nm (1.5 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
to "ADJUSTING THE
of both
until the
FRONT