Rear Suspension - Yamaha VX500SXBC Service Manual

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B

REAR SUSPENSION

REAR SUSPENSION
Stopper band
1. Adjust:
S Stopper band tension
CAUTION:
Be sure that the left and right length is the
same.
NOTE:
This adjustment affects the handling charac-
teristics of the machine.
Adjustment steps:
S Loosen the locknut 1 .
S Turn the adjusting nut 2 in or out to
adjust the stopper band tension.
Adjuster
Thread
length
Effects
S Tighten the locknut.
Spring preload (700)
1. Adjust:
S Turn the adjusting ring 1 to the proper
position.
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
A Standard
(front)
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
B
Standard
(rear)
–12–
INSP
ADJ
Longer z ! Shorter
maximum minimum
STD
500 15 mm (0.59 in)
700 10 mm (0.39 in)
More weight Less
on skis. Less weight on
weight skis. More
transfer weight
transfer
1 2 3 4
Softer z ! Harder
1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Softer z ! Harder
2
5
7