Yamaha YFM700R Owner's Manual page 45

 The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustration.
The shorter distance A is, the higher the spring
preload; the longer distance A is, the lower the
spring preload. With each complete turn of the
adjusting nut, distance A is changed by 1.5 mm
(0.06 in).
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 238.5 mm (9.39 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 228.5 mm (9.00 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 223.5 mm (8.80 in)
1. Distance A
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut
against the adjusting nut, and then tighten
it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)
EWB00451
WARNING
This shock absorber assembly contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. If the shock absorb-
er assembly is damaged, it could explode
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