Adjusting The Front Fork Legs; Rebound Damping - Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
EWA14B1029
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
EWA14B1026
WARNING
Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
ECA13570
• Grooves are provided to indicate the
adjustment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspension
is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspension
is softer).
Spring preload adjusting posi-
tions
Minimum
0
Standard
2
Maximum
5
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Rebound damping

ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Rebound damping (right side)
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a. Turn the adjusting screw "1" in direction "a"
or "b".
Direction "a"
Rebound
(suspension is harder).
Direction "b"
Rebound
(suspension is softer).
Rebound
positions
Minimum
25 click(s) out*
Standard
12 click(s) out*
Maximum
1 click(s) out*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in
3-25
damping is increased
damping is decreased
damping adjusting