Adjusting The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZF-R1K Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of
the front fork legs.
WARNING
WARNING
• Always adjust both front fork legs
evenly. Uneven adjustment can result
in poor handling and loss of stability.
• Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
• Grooves are provided to indicate the
adjustment position.
• Never go beyond the maximum or
minimum adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• spring preload
a. Turn the adjusting bolt 1 in direction
a or b.
Spring preload is
Direction a
increased (suspension is
harder).
Spring preload is
Direction b
decreased (suspension is
softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 8
Standard: 6
Maximum: 1
CHK
ADJ
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