Suspension Setting (Rear Shock Absorber) - Yamaha WR250F 2023 Owner's Manual

Symptom
Jump
Low front, tend-
ing to lower front
posture
"Obtrusive" front,
tending to upper
front posture
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SUSPENSION SETTING (REAR SHOCK ABSORBER)

TIP
• If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make resetting
by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
• Adjust the rebound damping in 2-click increments or decrements.
• Adjust the low compression damping in 1-click increments or decrements.
• Adjust the high compression damping in 1/6 turn increments or decrements.
Symptom
Jump
Stiff, tending to
sink
Spongy and
unstable
Section
Large Medium Small
gap gap gap
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Section
Large Medium Small
gap gap gap
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Check
Compression
damping force
Rebound damp-
ing force
Balance with rear
end
Oil amount
Compression
damping force
Balance with rear
end
Spring
Oil amount
Check
Rebound damp-
ing force
Spring set length
Rebound damp-
ing force
Low compres-
sion damping
Spring
9-7
CHASSIS
Adjust
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2
clicks) to increase damping.
Turn adjuster counterclockwise
(about 2 clicks) to decrease
damping.
Set sunken length for 95–100
mm (3.7–3.9 in) when one pas-
senger is astride seat (lower rear
posture).
Increase oil amount by about 5
cm³ (0.2 US oz, 0.2 Imp.oz).
Turn adjuster counterclockwise
(about 2 clicks) to decrease
damping.
Set sunken length for 90–95 mm
(3.5–3.7 in) when one passenger
is astride seat (upper rear pos-
ture).
Replace with soft spring.
Decrease oil amount by about 5–
10 cm³ (0.2–0.3 US oz, 0.2–0.4
Imp.oz).
Adjust
Turn adjuster counterclockwise
(about 2 clicks) to decrease
damping.
Set sunken length for 90–100
mm (3.5–3.9 in) when one pas-
senger is astride seat.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2
clicks) to increase damping.
Turn adjuster clockwise (about 1
click) to increase damping.
Replace with stiff spring.