Yamaha XT250 Owner's Manual page 29

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1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
NOTE:
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A, shown
in the illustration. The shorter the dis-
tance A is, the higher the spring pre-
load; the longer distance A is, the lower
the spring preload.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Distance A
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 207 mm (8.15 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 197 mm (7.76 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 187 mm (7.36 in)
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 21.7 ft·lbf)
CAUTION:
Always tighten the locknut against
the adjusting ring, and then tighten
3-11
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.
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Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
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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.
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Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
G Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
ECA10130
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