Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Rear Suspension; Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-74.
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CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks → Replace the rear shock absorber
assembly.
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY" on page 4-87.
3. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly operation
• Rear suspension link pivots
Push down seat on the vehicle several times
and check if the rear shock absorber assem-
bly rebounds smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLIES AND SWINGARM" on page
4-85.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
rear shock absorber assemblies.
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WARNING
• Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
• Always adjust both rear shock absorber as-
semblies evenly. Uneven adjustment can
result in poor handling and loss of stability.
Spring preload
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NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Spring preload
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a. Turn the spring preload adjusting ring "1" in
direction "a" or "b".
b. Align the desired position on the spring seat
with the stopper "2".
TIP
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench "3" included in the owner's tool kit.
Direction "a"
Spring preload is increased (suspen-
sion is harder).
Direction "b"
Spring preload is decreased (suspen-
sion is softer).
a
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
3-17
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b
3
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