Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha FZ6-ST Supplementary Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
S spring preload
a. Adjust the spring preload with a ring nut
wrench.
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268, YU-01268
b. Turn the adjusting ring 1 in direction a or
b .
c. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper 2 .
Direction a
Direction
b
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 3
Maximum: 7
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
S tire pressure
Out of specification ! Regulate.
3-53
CHK
ADJ
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).