Checking The Front Fork; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies; Checking The Tires - Yamaha 2010 XMAX YP125R Service Manual

5. Install:
• Lower handlebar holder
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-57.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tubes
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Front fork leg
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
→ Replace the oil seal.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-50.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
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WARNING
• Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
• Always adjust both rear shock absorber as-
semblies evenly. Uneven adjustment can
result in poor handling and loss of stability.
Spring preload
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NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
M MMM M MMM M M MMM
a. Turn the adjusting ring "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper "2".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum
1
Standard
2
Maximum
4
b
L LLL L LLL L L LLL
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
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CHASSIS
M M MMM M M MMM M
a
L L LLL L L LLL L
M MMM M MMM
1
2
L LLL L LLL