Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assembly - Yamaha XVS250 2001 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
D spring preload
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the own-
er's tool kit.
a. Turn the adjusting ring 1 in direction a or
b .
Direction
a
Direction
b
Adjusting positions
Standard: 2
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 5
3-35
CHK
ADJ
Spring preload is
increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).