Rear Shock Absorber Inspection - Yamaha 2003 YZ450FR Owner's Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

Extent of adjustment:
Maximum
Fully turned in
position
STANDARD POSITION:
G
This is the position which is back by the spe-
cific number of clicks from the fully turned-in
position.
Standard position:
12 clicks out
* 9 clicks out
* For EUROPE
CAUTION:
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The
adjuster may be damaged.
WARNING
Always adjust each front fork to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause poor
handling and loss of stability.
3. Install:
Rubber cap
G
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
G
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.
3 - 36
INSP
ADJ
Minimum
20 clicks out
(from maximum
position)