Yamaha SUPER TENERE XT1200Z Owner's Manual page 53

 When adjusting the spring pre-
load, there should be no weight on
the rear of the vehicle.
1
(b)
6
5
4
3
2
1
(a)
1. Spring preload adjusting knob
2. Matching edge
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
6
Standard:
4
Maximum (hard):
1
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (a). To decrease the rebound
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction (b).
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S O F T
(b)
H A R D
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Rebound damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
20 clicks in direction (b)*
Standard:
10 clicks in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
3 clicks in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned
in direction (a)
TIP
To obtain a precise adjustment, it is
advisable to check the actual total
number of clicks or turns of each
damping force adjusting mechanism.
This adjustment range may not exactly
match the specifications listed due to
small differences in production.
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
(a)
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
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 Do not subject the shock ab-
 Do not deform or damage the
 Do not dispose of a damaged or
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WARNING
to open the cylinder assembly.
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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