Rear Shock Absorber Spring Preload Adjustment - Yamaha YZ85( P) /LC Owner's Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
Rear frame
3. Loosen:
Locknut 1
4. Adjust:
5PA30630
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster 2.
Stiffer
(Turn the adjuster 2 in.)
Softer
(Turn the adjuster 2 out.)
* For EUROPE
NOTE:
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
5PA30640
The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
5. Tighten:
Locknut
6. Install:
Rear frame (upper)
Rear frame (lower)
3 - 28
INSP
ADJ
Increase the spring preload.
Decrease the spring preload.
Spring length (installed) a:
YZ85: 215 mm (8.46 in)
*212 mm (8.35 in)
YZ85LW: 207 mm (8.15 in)
*212 mm (8.35 in)
Extent of adjustment:
202.5 ~ 218.5 mm
(7.97 ~ 8.60 in)
26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)