Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment; Steering Head Inspection - Yamaha YX600S Service Manual

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_ STEERING HEAD INSPECTION
First tighten the bolts on the front side of the
handlebar holder, and then tighten the bolts
on the rear side.
Bolt (Handlebar):
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
•Shock absorber preload
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+-Stiffer Std. Softer
Adjusting
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2 1
position
CD
Match mark
WARNING:
Always adjust each shock absorber to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability.
Recommended Rear Shock Absorber Settings
Use this table as a guide for specific riding and motorcycle load conditions.
Rear shock absorber
<llllHARD SOFT ....
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Solo rider
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SPRING ADJUSTER
Position
1-2
2-29
Loading condition
With accessories With accessories,
With
and
equipment,
passenger
equipment and passenger
3-5 3-5
5
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION
£i 1. Place the motorcycle on its centerstand, then
elevate the front wheel.
2. Check:
•Steering assembly bearings
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Looseness~Adjust
steering head.