Adjusting The Front And Rear Suspension - Yamaha TRACER 9 GT Owner's Manual

Adjusting the front and rear
suspension
This model is equipped with an elec-
tronically controlled suspension damp-
ing system (KADS). See pages 4-4,
5-13 for more information on KADS
and SUS-MODE.
TIP
After any service to the rear suspen-
sion, a sensor calibration must be per-
formed via the settings MENU. See
page 5-20 for more information on
SUS. Sensor Calibration.
Spring preload of the front fork
WARNING
Always adjust both fork legs equally,
otherwise poor handling and loss of
stability may result.
NOTICE
Use extra care to avoid scratching
the anodized finish when making
suspension adjustments.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to
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increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction (b) to
decrease the spring preload.
To set the spring preload, turn the ad-
juster in direction (b) until it stops, and
then count the turns in direction (a).
(a) (a) (a)
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1. Spring preload adjusting nut
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Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
0 turn(s) in direction (a)
Standard:
2 turn(s) in direction (a)
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Maximum (hard):
10 turn(s) in direction (a)
Instrument and control functions
Spring preload of the shock absorb-
er assembly
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
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 Do not tamper with or attempt
(b) (b) (b)
 Do not subject the shock ab-
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 Do not deform or damage the
 Do not dispose of a damaged or
Turn the adjusting knob in direction (a)
to increase the spring preload.
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WARNING
to open the cylinder assembly.
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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