Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

EASB0011
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
NOTE:
Use the special wrench included in the owner's
tool kit to make the adjustment.
a. Loosen the locknut 1.
b. Turn the adjusting nut 2 in direction a or b.
Direction a
Direction b
c. With each complete turn of the adjusting nut,
spring preload changes by 1.5 mm.
Preloaded spring length A:
Standard: 162 mm
Minimum: 154 mm (hard)
Maximum: 170 mm (soft)
d. Tighten the locknut.
Locknut
45 Nm (4.5 m•kg)
3-32
INSP
ADJ
Spring preload
is increased
(suspension is harder).
Spring preload
is decreased
(suspension is softer).