Maximum Air Pressure; Front Fork - Yamaha XS850G Owner's Manual

11. Reinstall the spring seat and fill the fork
with air using a manual air pump or
other pressurized air supply. Refer to
"Front fork and rear shock absorber ad-
justment" for proper air pressure ad-
justing.

Maximum air pressure:

2.5 kg/cm* (36 psi)
Do not exceed this amount
Front fork and rear shock absorber adjust-
m e n t

Front fork:

1. Elevate the front wheel by placing the
motorcycle on the center stand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the air pres-
sure, there should be no weight on the front
end of the motorcycle.
2. Remove the rubber cap from the top of
each fork.
3. Using the air gauge, check and adjust
the air pressure.
If the air pressure is increased, the
suspension becomes stiffer and if de-
creased, it becomes softer.
To increase:
Use a manual air pump or other pres-
surized air supply.
To decrease:
Release the air by pushing the valve pin.
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