Yamaha Apex RX10PA Owner's Manual page 35

Spring preload setting*:
Minimum (soft):
106.1 mm (4.18 in)
Standard:
122.1 mm (4.81 in)
Maximum (hard):
132.1 mm (5.20 in)
* Distance A changes 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
with each full turn of the adjusting nut.
3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
[ECS00860]
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
Rear torsion springs (RX10PXT)
EWS00750
WARNING
The left and right spring preloads must be
adjusted to the same setting. Uneven set-
tings can cause poor handling and loss of
stability.
To increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, turn the adjuster in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension, turn the
adjuster in direction (b).
(a)
1. Spring preload adjuster
(b)
Control functions
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
S
Standard:
M
Maximum (hard):
H
Rear shock absorber (RX10P)
To increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring
in direction (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring in direction (b).
(a)
(b)
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
4
Maximum (hard):
7
TIP
The spring preload can be further adjusted by
changing the position of the spring seat.
Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment
as it requires special tools.
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