Yamaha YFM700RA Owner's Manual page 46

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1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
TIP
G A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
G
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustration.
The shorter distance A is, the higher the spring
preload; the longer distance A is, the lower the
spring preload. With each complete turn of the
adjusting nut, distance A is changed by 1.5 mm
(0.06 in).
1
(b)
(a)
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 243.0 mm (9.57 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 233.0 mm (9.17 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 228.0 mm (8.98 in)
1. Distance A
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut
against the adjusting nut, and then tighten
it to the specified torque.
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