Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual page 146

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS/ADJUSTING THE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 20 clicks in direction b *
Standard: 13 clicks in direction b *
Maximum: 1 click in direction b *
* with the adjusting screw fully turned-in
direction a
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
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Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
NOTE:
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Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the
owner's tool kit.
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a. Turn the adjusting ring 1 in direction a or
b.
b. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper 2.
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CHK
ADJ
Compression damping
is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Compression damping
is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
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