Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual page 110

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS/ADJUSTING THE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
3. Regulate:
• air pressure
a. Check the front fork leg air pressure with an
air pressure gauge 1.
Supplying air
Releasing air
Air pressure
Standard
40 kPa (0.4 kg/cm
Maximum
100 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
WARNING
@
The difference in air pressure between the
left and right front fork legs should not
exceed 10 kPa (0.1 kg/cm
@
CAUTION:
@
Exceeding the maximum air pressure may
damage the oil seal.
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4. Install:
• front fork air valve cap
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
WARNING
@
• Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
• Always adjust both rear shock absorber
assemblies evenly. Uneven adjustment
can result in poor handling and loss of
stability.
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CHK
ADJ
Spring preload
increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload
decreased (suspension
is softer).
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2
, 1.0 bar)
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