Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorbers - Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS/

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

NOTICE
_
Do not force the adjusting screw past the
minimum or maximum extent of adjust-
ment. The adjusting screw may be dam-
aged.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBERS
For models equipped with oil damper
shock absorbers
WARNING
Always adjust the spring load of both
shock absorbers to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
TIP:
The spring preload of the shock absorbers can
be adjusted to suit the operator's preference,
weight, and the operating conditions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
Turn the adjuster 1 to increase or
decrease the spring preload.
Standard position: 2
Minimum (Soft) position: 1
Maximum (Hard) position: 5
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
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CHK
ADJ
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