Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha FJR13AEV(C) Service Manual

EAS21580

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
EWA13150
WARNING
• Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
• Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
ECA13570
CAUTION:
• Grooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
M MMM M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M
a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Spring preload adjusting positions
Minimum
6
Standard
4
Maximum
1
M MMM M M MMM M MMM
3-36
2. Current setting
L LLL L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L
Rebound damping
ECA13590
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Rebound damping
M MMM M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M
a. Turn the adjusting knob "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Rebound damping is increased (sus-
pension is harder).
Direction "b"
Rebound damping is decreased (sus-
pension is softer).
Rebound damping adjusting posi-
tions
Minimum
17 click(s) out*
Standard
12 click(s) out*
Maximum
1 click(s) out*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in
L LLL L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L
CHASSIS
L LLL L L LLL L LLL
M MMM M M MMM M MMM
L LLL L L LLL L LLL