Yamaha GCH I 237 Owner's Manual page 36

Control functions
(a)
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1. Spring preload adjusting ring
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
1
Maximum (hard):
5
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Adjusting the spring preload of the
center shock absorber and the rear
torsion springs
The spring preload can be adjusted by turn-
ing the adjusting ring on the center shock ab-
sorber and the adjusters on the rear torsion
springs. Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Center shock absorber
To increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, turn the adjusting
ring in direction (a). To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension,
turn the adjusting ring in direction (b).
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(b)
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
1 (For EUROPE)
3 (For RUSSIA)
Maximum (hard):
5
Rear torsion springs
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WARNING
The left and right spring preloads must be
adjusted to the same setting. Uneven set-
tings can cause poor handling and loss of
stability.
To increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, turn the adjuster in
direction (a). To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension, turn the
adjuster in direction (b).
(b)
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(a)