Yamaha VX500SXBC Service Manual page 17

A
B
REAR SUSPENSION
Spring preload (500)
1. Adjust:
S Turn the spring seat 1 in or out.
Spring seat
distance
Preload
A
Length a
(front)
B
Length b
(rear)
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 heat, which could
cause it to explode.
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INSP
ADJ
Standard
Shorter z ! Longer
Harder z ! Softer
Max. Min.
172 mm 182 mm 192 mm
(6.77 in) (7.17 in) (7.56 in)
Max. Min.
302 mm 312 mm 322 mm
(11.89 in) (12.28 in) (12.68 in)