Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
The following procedure applies to both of the fork
legs.
WARNING
• Always adjust both fork legs equally, other-
wise poor handling and loss of stability may
result.
• Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
• Marks are provided on adjusting bolts.
• Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction a or b.
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting position
Standard: 5
Minimum: 7 (soft)
Maximum: 1 (hard)
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INSP
ADJ
Spring preload is
increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload
is decreased
(suspension is softer).