Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment - Yamaha XTZ 125K Owner's Manual

Rear shock absorber adjustment

The spring prelod of the rear shock absorber can be adjusted
to suit rider's preference, weight and course condition.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction
preload and in direction to decrease spring preload. Make
sure that the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring is aligned
with the position indicator on the rear shock absorber.
SOFT STANDARD
ADJUSTING
1 2
POSITION
to increase spring
HARD
3 4 5 6 7
WARNING:
This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. Read and understand the following
information before handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may result from improper
handling.
1. Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder
assembly.
2. Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame
or other high heat source. This may cause the unit
to explode due to excessive gas pressure.
3. Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way.
Cylinder damage will result in poor damping
performance.
4. Take your shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for
any service.
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