Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly (Yfm250Rse-W) - Yamaha YFM250R-W Owner's Manual

EWB00450
WARNING
This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. If the shock absorb-
er assembly is damaged, it could explode
causing injury or property damage. Shock ab-
sorber cylinder damage could also result in
poor handling which could cause an accident.
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G
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
G
Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or other high heat.
G
Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any
way.
G Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.
EBU29310
Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
sembly (YFM250RSE-W)
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assembly can be adjusted to suit the rider's
weight and the riding conditions.
EWB00430
WARNING
This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and under-
stand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assembly.
G Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
G
Do not subject the shock absorber assembly
to an open flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to explode due to ex-
cessive gas pressure.
G
Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any
way. Cylinder damage will result in poor
damping performance.
G Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
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