Yamaha YFM70RY Service Manual page 115

b. Loosen the locknut "2" with the ring nut
wrench "1".
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
c. Turn the adjusting ring "3" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
Adjusting length "c"
Minimum
228.0 mm (8.98 in)
Standard
233.0 mm (9.17 in)
Maximum
243.0 mm (9.57 in)
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NOTICE
Never attempt to turn the adjusting ring be-
yond the maximum or minimum setting.
TIP
• Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from around
• The length of the spring (installed) changes 1.5
d. Tighten the locknut "2" with a steering nut
TIP
• Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
• Always tighten the locknut against the adjust-
L
3. Install:
4. Adjust:
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a. Turn the adjusting screw "1" in direction "a" or
c
3-32
the locknut and adjusting ring before adjust-
ment.
mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
wrench "4".
steering nut wrench.
ing ring, then torque it to specification.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01443
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
Locknut
42 Nm (4.2 m·kg, 30 ft·lb)
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• Air filter case with air intake duct
• Rebound damping force
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"b".
Direction "a"
Rebound damping force is increased.
Direction "b"
Rebound damping force is decreased.
CHASSIS
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LLL
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