2002 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Silverado Owners Manual - Page 38
2002 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Silverado Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3 1. Locknut 2. Spring preload adjusting nut EAU03591 1. Special wrench A. Distance A Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting nut. EC000015 2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction a . To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction b . NOTE: The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A, shown in the illustration. The shorter distance A is, the lower the spring preload; the longer distance A is, the higher the spring preload. _ _ CAUTION: Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings. _ _ Adjust the spring preload as follows. 1. Loosen the locknut. 3-15