Chassis; Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha FZS600 2000 Supplementary Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
WARNING
S Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.
Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-
dling and loss of stability.
S Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
CAUTION:
S Grooves are provided to indicate the ad-
justment position.
S Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
S spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction a or
b .
Spring preload is
Direction increased (suspension is
a
harder).
Spring preload is
Direction decreased (suspension is
b
softer).
Adjusting positions
Standard: 5
Minimum: 7
Maximum: 1
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