Rear Suspension Stopper Band Tension; Rear Suspension Spring Prelord - Yamaha VK540EF Assembly Manual

A
B
REAR SUSPENSION STOPPER BAND TEN-
SION
Adjust the stopper band tension by turning the
adjusting nut 2 .
CAUTION:
Make sure the left and right sides of the rear
suspension stopper band are adjusted
evenly.
NOTE:
This adjustment affects the handling character-
istics of the machine.
25 " 0.5 mm (0.98 " 0.02 in)
Adjuster
Thread Longer
a
length (Maximum)
Effects More weight
on skis.
Less weight
transfer
D Tighten the locknut 1 .
REAR SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
Adjust the spring preload by turning the spring
seat.
Check the rear suspension spring preload and
adjust if needed.
Spring Adjuster
Position
Preload
Front
A
Standard
Spring Adjuster
Position
Preload
Rear
B
Standard
3-19
Shorter
(Minimum)
Less weight
on skis.
More weight
transfer
1 2 3 4 5
Softer Harder
VK540E: 3
1 2 3 4 5 6
Softer Harder
VK540E: 4
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