Rear Shock Absorber Spring Preload Adjustment - Yamaha WR400F(M) Owner's Service Manual

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD
ADJUSTMENT
EC36M012
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
Rear frame
3. Loosen:
Locknut 1
4. Adjust:
Spring preload
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.)
Spring length (installed) a:
Standard length
245 mm (9.65 in)
*244 mm (9.61 in)
* For EUROPE
NOTE:
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
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
3 - 38
INSP
ADJ
Extent of adjustment
242 ~ 260 mm
(9.53 ~ 10.24 in)