Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual page 148

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY/CHECKING THE TIRES
1. Adjust:
• compression damping
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a. Turn the adjusting screw 1 in direction a
or b.
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 20 clicks in direction b *
Standard: 15 clicks in direction b *
Maximum: 1 click in direction b *
* with the adjusting screw fully turned-in
direction a
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
WARNING
_
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the total
weight (including cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories) and the anticipated
riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or
an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
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CHK
ADJ
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Compression damping
is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Compression damping
is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
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