Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha YP250R 2005 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES/CHECKING THE TIRES
EAS01600
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
WARNING
• Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
• Always adjust both rear shock absorber
assemblies evenly. Uneven adjustment
can result in poor handling and loss of
stability.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
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a. Turn the adjusting ring 1 in direction a or
b.
Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper 2.
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 1
Maximum: 4
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EAS01630
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
3 - 40
CHK
ADJ
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Spring preload is
increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).
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M MMM M MMM
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