Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XJR1300 2007 Service Manual

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Compression damping
ECA13590
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Compression damping
G
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a. Turn the adjusting screw "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Compression damping is increased (sus-
pension is harder).
Direction "b"
Compression damping is decreased (sus-
pension is softer).
Compression damping
Maximum (hard)
1 click(s) out*
Standard
6 click(s) out*
Minimum (soft)
13 click(s) out*
*With the adjusting screw fully
turned in
b
a
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
EWA13170
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
G
1
there is no danger of it falling over.
Always adjust both rear shock absorber as-
G
semblies evenly. Uneven adjustment can
result in poor handling and loss of stability.
Spring preload
ECA13590
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Spring preload
G
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a. Loosen the lock screw "1" by 1/2 turn.
b. Insert a screwdriver into the hole in the spring
seat.
c. Turn the spring seat "2" in direction "a" or "b".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspension
is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspension
is softer).
Spring preload
Minimum (soft)
Distance "c"=0 mm (0 in)
Standard
Distance "c"=17 mm (0.67 in)
Maximum (hard)
Distance "c"=28 mm (1.10 in)
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CHASSIS
1
(a) a
2
b