Suspension - Yamaha VK540V Owner's Manual

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Suspension

The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference.
Softer settings, for example, may provide greater rider
comfort, while harder settings may allow more precise
handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding
conditions.
WARNING
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Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make these adjust-
ments.
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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 turning the
adjusting ring 1 on the center shock absorber and the
adjusters 2 on the rear torsion springs.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
820-151
CD-13E
Adjusting ring position
Preload
È Standard (center)
CD-23E
Adjuster position
Preload
861-025
É Standard (rear)
8-13
1 2 3 4
Soft
1
S M
Soft Medium
S
5
Hard
H
Hard