Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ12H 2016 Owner's Manual page 56

Instrument and control functions
 When adjusting the spring pre-
load, there should be no weight on
the rear of the vehicle.
1
(b)
4
(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 for-
ce and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection (a). To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction (b).
2
6
S O F T
5
4
3
2
H A R D
1
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
Rebound damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
Standard:
Maximum (hard):
* 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.
(b)
(a)
1
20 clicks in direction (b)*
10 clicks in direction (b)*
3 clicks in direction (b)*
4-37
This adjustment range may not exactly
match the specifications listed due to
small differences in production.
WARNING
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assembly.
 Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
 Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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