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EBU29291
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies
These shock absorber assemblies are equipped
with a spring preload adjusting nut, a rebound
damping force adjusting screw, with a compres-
sion damping force adjusting bolt (for fast com-
pression damping), and a compression damping
force adjusting screw (for slow compression damp-
ing).
EWB00360
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to in-
crease the spring preload and thereby harden
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The shock absorber assemblies could ex-
plode, causing injury or property damage.
Cylinder damage could also result in poor
handling which could cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
●
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.
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Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat.
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Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way.
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Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
