Checking The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM700RF 2015 Service Manual

Compression damping setting (for
fast compression damping)
Minimum
2 turn(s) out*
Standard
1.5 turn(s) out*
Maximum
Adjusting bolt fully turned in
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
ECA1S3L003
NOTICE
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The ad-
juster may be damaged.
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5. Adjust:
• Compression damping force (slow compres-
sion damping) (YFM700RSF)
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a. Turn the adjusting screw "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Compression damping force is in-
creased (suspension is harder).
Direction "b"
Compression damping force is de-
creased (suspension is softer).
Compression damping setting (for
slow compression damping)
Minimum
18 click(s) out*
Standard
9 click(s) out*
Maximum
1 click(s) out*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in
a
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ECA1S3L003
NOTICE
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The ad-
juster may be damaged.
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EAS29320
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Place the vehicle on a level place.
2. Check:
• Damper rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY" on page 4-55.
• Oil leakage
Excessive oil leakage → Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY" on page 4-55.
• Gas cylinder (YFM700RSF)
Damage/gas leaks → Replace the rear shock
absorber assembly.
• Spring
Fatigue → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY" on page 4-55.
3. Check:
• Operation
Pump the rear shock absorber assembly up
and down several times.
Unsmooth operation → Replace rear shock
absorber assembly.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY" on page 4-55.
CHASSIS
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