Checking The Tires - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

1999 motorcycle
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY/

CHECKING THE TIRES

Ring nut wrench
1HX-28135-00
a. Turn the adjusting knob 1 in direction a or
b .
Direction
a
Direction
b
Adjusting position
Standard: 3
Minimum: 1 (soft)
Maximum: 7 (hard)
EB304174
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Measure:
S tire pressure
Out of specification ! Regulate.
WARNING
S The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
S The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
S Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
3-32
INSP
ADJ
! Spring preload is
increased
(suspension is harder).
! Spring preload is
decreased
(suspension is softer).

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