Yamaha MidnightStar XV1900A Owner's Manual page 32

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
With each complete turn of the ad-
justing nut, distance A is changed
by 2.0 mm (0.08 in).
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1. Distance A
Spring preload:
Minimum (hard):
Distance A = 162 mm (6.38 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 171 mm (6.73 in)
Maximum (soft):
Distance A = 171 mm (6.73 in)
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
CAUTION:
Always tighten the locknut against
the adjusting nut, and then tighten
the locknut to the specified torque.
WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. For prop-
er handling, read and understand
the following information before
handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.
G
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
G
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
G
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
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ECA10120 Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
EWA10220