Front Suspension - Yamaha VX500SXBC Service Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION
Spring preload (700)
1. Adjust:
S Turn the adjusting ring 1 to the proper
position.
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
Standard
CAUTION:
Be sure that the left and right spring preload
is the same.
Spring preload (500)
1. Adjust:
S Turn the spring seat 1 in or out.
Spring seat
distance
Preload
Length
a
This shock absorber contains highly pressu-
rized nitrogen gas.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
shock absorber assembly.
Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or high temperature, as
this could cause it to explode.
CAUTION:
Be sure that the left and right spring preload
is the same.
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INSP
ADJ
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Softer z ! Harder
1
Standard
Shorter z ! Longer
Harder z ! Softer
Max. Min.
213 mm 223 mm 233 mm
(8.39 in) (8.78 in) (9.17 in)
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