The rear wheels need to be removed to adjust
the rear shock absorber assemblies. (See
pages 8-43–8-46 for wheel removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
Adjust the spring preload as follows:
To increase the spring preload, turn the ad-
justing ring in direction a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the ad-
justing ring in direction b.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
TIP
A special wrench can be obtained at a
Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment.
Standard position: B
A- Minimum (soft)
E- Maximum (hard)
1. Special wrench
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