Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha YZF-R1V Supplementary Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
(YZF-R1LE)
WARNING
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 knob
.
Spring preload is
Direction increased (suspension is
harder).
Spring preload is
Direction decreased (suspension is
softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 0 turns in direction
Standard: 6 turns in direction
Maximum: 20 turns in direction
*with the adjusting knob fully turned-in
direction
Rebound damping
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
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CHK
ADJ
in direction or
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