Full Rate Adjuster (Rxw10K, Rxw10Sk) - Yamaha RX10K Assembly Manual

FULL RATE ADJUSTER
(RXW10K, RXW10SK)
The total suspension spring rate and damping
characteristics can be adjusted by changing the
installed position of the shock-absorber assem-
bly.
Installation
Position
Spring rate and
Damping
Standard
1. Loosen the nut 1 (turns out 1/2 X 3/4).
2. Move the end of the shock-absorber as-
sembly to the desired position by turning
bolt 2 .
CAUTION:
Be sure the left and right positions are
aligned.
NOTE:
Rotating the track will help to move the shock-
absorber assembly.
3. Tighten the nut 1 .
Nut:
49 Nm (4.9 mSkg, 35 ftSlb)
CAUTION:
Never allow the adjusting bolt to move while
tightening the nut.
This model has a "Easy adjust" system for the
Full rate adjuster. The bolt has teeth on it.
So when the bolt is turned, it rides up and down
the bracket.
NOTE:
D The nut has to be loosened first, while the bolt
is held in place with a wrench.
D Then the bolt can be turned to adjust the
shock position up or down.
D If the bolt is turned with the nut tight, it is pos-
sible to strip the teeth off the bolt.
3-25
A B C
Soft Medium Hard
B