Front Suspension - Yamaha SXV70SJ Supplementary Service Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION
Spring preload (SXV70SJ)
1. Adjust:
S Spring preload
Adjustment steps:
S Turn the spring seat 1 in or out.
Spring seat p g
distance
Preload
Length Length a
(U S A CAN) (U.S.A, CAN)
Length
a
(EUR)
A for U.S.A, CAN
B for EUR
CAUTION:
Be sure that the left and right spring pre-
loads are the same.
Spring preload (VT70J)
1. Adjust:
S Spring preload
Adjustment steps:
S Turn the adjusting ring 1 to the proper posi-
tion.
Spring adjuster
position
Preload
Standard
CAUTION:
Be sure that the left and right spring pre-
loads are the same.
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INSP
ADJ
Standard
Shorter z ! Longer
Harder z ! Softer
Min. Max.
276 mm 298 mm 301 mm
(10.87 in) (11.73 in) (11.85 in)
Min. Max.
250 mm 260 mm 262 mm
(9.84 in) (10.24 in) (10.31 in)
1 2 3 4
Softer z ! Harder
1
5