(X) Inspection Of Front/Rear Shock Absorber; (Xi) Adjustment Of Rear Shock Absorber - Baja WD250U Service Manual

(X) Inspection of front/rear shock absorbers
1. Rest the vehicle on level ground
2. Inspection:
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• Ball joint assy (1) (upper part of front shock
absorber).
If broken or damaged, replace the front shock
absorber.
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• Rear shock rod (2) (rear shock absorber)
If broken or damaged, replace the rear shock
absorber.
• Oil leakage (3)
If there is a heavy leak from the front/rear shock
absorber repalce it.
Refer to Chapter 3 section 5 and 6 "Front shock
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absorber and front wheel fork" and "Rear shock
absorber and rear wheel fork".
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3. Inspection
• Operation:
• Move the front/rear shock absorbers up and
down.
If it is not operating correctly replacce the compo-
nent.
Refer to Chapter 3 section 5 and 6 "Front shock
absorber and front wheel fork" and "Rear shock
absorber and rear wheel fork".

(XI) Adjustment of rear shock absorber

Adjustment of spring preload:
Turn the adjuster (1) to increase or decrease the
spring upload.
CAUTION:
The spring preload of rear shock absorber can be
adjusted to your needs, weight of the operator and
driving condition.
Standard Position: (B)
A-softest
E-hardest
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