Chassis; Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R1V Supplementary Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

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CHASSIS

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
(YZF-R1LE)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
• Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
• Securely support the vehicle 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
a. Turn the adjusting bolt
.
NOTE: NOTE:
Be sure to align the alignment mark on the
adjusting bolt with the alignment mark on the
front fork cap.
Spring preload is
Direction increased (suspension is
harder).
Spring preload is
Direction decreased (suspension is
softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 11 turns in direction
Maximum: 2 turns in direction
*from the standard position
CHK
ADJ
in direction or
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