Yamaha TZ250M1 Owner's Service Manual page 82

FRONT FORK SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
C C CAUTION:
Tighten the pinch bolts to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
NOTE:
Adjust the installation angle of the steering
damper stay so that the dimension d is
between 3 mm (0.12 in) and 5 mm (0.20 in)
when the handlebar is turned fully to the
right.
4. Check:
• Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar to make sure no parts
are being contacted with others.
Contact ≥ Repair.
5. Install:
• Front fender
• Front wheel
• Induction guide (left cylinder)
• Cowling
EC36F012
FRONT FORK SPRING PRELOAD ADJUST-
MENT
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
By turning the adjuster 1.
Stiffer a a ≥
≥ Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 1 1 in.)
Softer b b ≥
≥ Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 1 1 out.)
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Extent of adjustment:
Maximum
Fully turned-in
position
3-29
INSP
ADJ
Minimum
Fully turned-out
position