Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha FJR1300N 2001 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
@
• Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor
handling and loss of stability.
• Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
@
• Grooves are provided to indicate the
adjustment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction a or
b.
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 3
Maximum: 6
Rebound damping
CAUTION:
@
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• rebound damping
3 - 66
CHK
ADJ
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).