Yamaha YZ85(R)/LC Owner's Service Manual page 176

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
G
3. Loosen:
Locknut 1
G
4. Adjust:
5PA30630
Spring preload
G
By turning the adjuster 2.
Stiffer → Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 in.)
Softer → Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 out.)
* For EUROPE
NOTE:
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
G
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
5PA30640
The length of the spring (installed) changes
G
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
G
6. Install:
Rear frame (upper)
G
Rear frame (lower)
G
3 - 28
INSP
ADJ
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)