Front Fork Bleeding - Yamaha XTZ690 Owner's Manual

Instrument and control functions
(b)
(a)
1
3
1. Compression damping force adjusting
screw
Compression damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
22 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
11 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
0 click(s) in direction (b)
3. Install the rubber cap.
TIP
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
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Front fork bleeding

When riding in extremely rough condi-
tions, the air temperature and pressure
in the front fork will rise and harden the
suspension. If this occurs, bleed the air
from each fork leg.
WARNING
Always bleed both fork legs, other-
wise poor handling and loss of sta-
bility may result.
1. If possible, elevate the vehicle so
the front wheel is off the ground.
(See page 6-35.)
TIP
When bleeding the front fork, do not
apply any pressure or weight on the
front end of the vehicle.
2. Remove the bleed screws and al-
low all of the air to escape from
each fork leg.
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