Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XV16AL Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK/
2. Check:
• inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply
the front brake.
4. Check:
• front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar sev-
eral times and check if the front fork
rebounds smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" in chapter 4.
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the
owner's tool kit.
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a. Loosen the locknut 1
b. Turn the adjusting ring 2 in direction a
or b.
Direction a
Direction b
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CHK
ADJ
WARNING
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).
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