Yamaha YZ250 Owner's Service Manual page 570

SETTING
EC727030
Spring preload adjustment
The spring preload is adjusted by installing the
adjustment washer 1 between the spacer 2
and fork spring 3.
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Do not install three or more adjustment
washers for each front fork.
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Always adjust each front fork to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability.
Standard washer quantity:
Zero adjustment washers
Extent of adjustment:
Zero ~ 2 adjustment washers
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∫ Fork stroke
a Without adjustment washer (standard)
b 1 adjustment washer
c 2 adjustment washers
EC72A001
Setting of spring after replacement
As the front fork setting can be easily affected by
rear suspension, take care so that the machine
front and rear are balanced (in position, etc.)
when setting the front fork.
1. Use of soft spring
Generally a soft spring gives a soft riding
feeling. Rebound damping tends to become
stronger and the front fork may sink deeply
over a series of gaps.
To set a soft spring:
9 Change the rebound damping.
Turn out one or two clicks.
9 Change the compression damping.
Turn in one or two clicks.
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