Adjusting The Preload Of The Front Fork Legs (For Yzf-R1M) - Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 Service Manual

differences in production, the actual number of
clicks always represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjustment, check
the number of clicks and modify the minimum
and standard specifications as necessary.
• When turning the damping force adjusting bolt
in direction "a", the 0 click position and the 1
click position may be the same.
a
Compression damping
ECA13590
NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Compression damping
a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a"
or "b".
Direction "a"
Compression damping is increased
(suspension is harder).
Direction "b"
Compression damping is decreased
(suspension is softer).
Compression damping
Minimum (soft)
23 click(s) in direction "b"*
Standard
17 click(s) in direction "b"*
Maximum (hard)
1 click(s) in direction "b"*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in di-
rection "a"
TIP
• Although the total number of clicks of a damp-
ing force adjusting mechanism may not exactly
match the above specifications due to small
differences in production, the actual number of
clicks always represents the entire adjusting
1
b
3-23
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
range. To obtain a precise adjustment, check
the number of clicks and modify the minimum
and standard specifications as necessary.
• When turning the damping force adjusting bolt
in direction "a", the 0 click position and the 1
click position may be the same.
1
a
EAS31635
ADJUSTING THE PRELOAD OF THE FRONT
FORK LEGS (for YZF-R1M)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
EWA17040
WARNING
Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
ECA13590
NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
a. Turn the main switch to "OFF".
b. Slide the rubber cover "1" back at each
coupler.
c. Disconnect the coupler "2" on each front
fork.
b