Adjusting The Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AN Owner's Manual

1. Storage compartment cover
To close the storage compartment
1. Place the storage compartment
cover in its original position as
shown.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise, re-
move it, and then close the lock
cover.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly
The shock absorber assembly is locat-
ed under the rider seat and is equipped
with a spring preload adjusting ring.
CAUTION:
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Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
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Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See
page 3-10 [XVS1100] or 3-12
[XVS1100A] for rider seat removal
and installation procedures.)
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1. Quick fastener (× 3)
2. Remove each quick fastener from
the ignitor unit panel by pushing
the center in with a screwdriver,
then pulling the fastener out.
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