Chassis; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XV1700PCR Supplementary Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY

CHASSIS

EAS00156
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
_
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench.
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a. Loosen the locknut 1.
b. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut 2 in
direction a or b.
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting positions a
Minimum: 52 mm (2.05 in)
Standard: 54 mm (2.13 in)
Maximum: 63 mm (2.48 in)
CAUTION:
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Never turn the spring preload adjusting nut
beyond the maximum or minimum setting.
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CHK
ADJ
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Spring preload is
increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).
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