Sidestand - Yamaha XVS950CR Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).
(a)
3
(b)
1 2
1. Special wrench
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Stopper
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
0 notch(es) in direction (a)*
Standard:
1 notch(es) in direction (a)*
Maximum (hard):
4 notch(es) in direction (a)*
* With the adjusting ring fully turned
in direction (b)
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies
contain highly pressurized nitrogen
3
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assemblies.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assemblies.
 Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assemblies to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not deform or damage the
cylinders in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
 Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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Sidestand

The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha's ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
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WARNING
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