Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
_
• Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor
handling and loss of stability.
• Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
_
• Grooves are provided to indicate the
adjustment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
M MMM M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M
a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction a or
b.
Spring preload is
Direction a
increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload is
Direction b
decreased (suspension
is softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 8
Standard: 6
Maximum: 1
L LLL L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L
CHK
ADJ
M MMM M M MMM M MMM
L LLL L L LLL L LLL