Rear Shock Absorber (For Models Equipped With Only Adjustable Spring Preload) - Yamaha YFM700R Owner's Manual

 Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.
 Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
 Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in poor
damping performance.
 Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
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shock absorber assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha deal-
er for any service.
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Rear shock absorber (For models
equipped with only adjustable spring
preload)
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er's weight and the riding conditions.
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NOTICE
Never turn the adjusting mechanism beyond
the minimum and maximum settings.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a) to increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, and in direc-
tion (b) to decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension.
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3
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
TIP
 A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
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(b)
(a)