Checking The Front Fork; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual

CHECKING ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD/CHECKING THE FRONT
FORK/ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
5. Install:
S upper bracket
S handlebar
Steering stem nut
110 Nm (11.0 mSkg)
Upper bracket pinch bolt
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)
Handlebar upper holder bolt
23 Nm (2.3 mSkg)
EB304140

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
S inner tube
Damage/scratches ! Replace.
S oil seal
Oil leakage ! Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
S operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation ! Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 7.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
S spring preload
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the
owner's tool kit.
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