Checking The Front Fork; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK/

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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
S inner tube
Damage/scratches ! Replace.
S oil seal
Oil leakage ! Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake.
4. Check:
S operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation ! Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 7.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
S spring preload
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INSP
ADJ