Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
WARNING
S Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
S Always adjust both rear shock absorber
assemblies evenly. Uneven adjustment
can result in poor handling and loss of sta-
bility.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
S spring preload
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar in cluded in the own-
er's tool kit.
a. Turn the spring seat 1 in direction a or b .
Spring preload is increased
Direction
a
(suspension is harder).
Spring preload is decreased
Direction
b
(suspension is softer).
Adjusting positions
Standard: 1
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 3
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