Adjusting The Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha VMAX VMX12R Owner's Manual

Spring rate:
Minimum/standard (soft):
Air pressure =
40 kPa (0.4 kgf/cm
Maximum (hard):
Air pressure =
100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
CAUTION:
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Never exceed the maximum air pres-
sure, otherwise the front fork oil
seals may become damaged.
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WARNING
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There must be no difference in air
pressure between the left and right
fork legs, otherwise poor handling
and loss of stability may result.
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5. Securely install the air valve caps.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
2
, 5.7 psi)
2
, 14 psi)
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1. Shock absorber assembly (× 2)
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
Both shock absorber assemblies are
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equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring and a damping force adjusting
knob.
CAUTION:
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Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
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Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
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WARNING
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