2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 30
2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU14860 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly 2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (b). NOTE: G Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position indicator on the shock absorber. G Use the special wrench and extension bar included in the owner's tool kit to make the adjustment. Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): 1 Standard: 3 Maximum (hard): 7 EWA10220 WARNING This shock absorber contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. For proper handling, read and understand the following information before handling the shock absorber. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for property damage or personal injury that may result from improper handling. G Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder. G Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame or other high heat sources, otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure. G Do not deform or damage the gas cylinder in any way, as this will result in poor damping performance. G Always have a Yamaha dealer service the shock absorber. 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Position indicator Spring preload adjusting ring Extension bar Special wrench This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring. ECA10100 CAUTION: Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings. Adjust the spring preload as follows. 1. Remove the passenger and rider seats. (See page 3-8.) 3. Install the passenger and rider seats. 3-12