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EWB00350
EBU29512
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly
This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting nut, a rebound damping
force adjusting screw, with a compression damp-
ing force adjusting bolt (for fast compression
damping), and a compression damping force ad-
justing screw (for slow compression damping).
EWB00380
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never touch the compression damping force
adjusting bolt and screw, rebound damping
force adjusting screw or oil reservoir with
your bare hand or skin until suspension
components have cooled.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper shock absorber assembly adjust-
ment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an
accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
This shock absorber assembly contains
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The shock absorber assembly could ex-
plode, causing injury or property damage.
Cylinder damage could also result in poor
handling which could cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
●
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assembly.
●
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
bly to an open flame or other high heat.
●
Do not deform or damage the cylinder in
any way.
●
Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
