2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Classic Owners Manual - Page 30
2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Classic 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 3 To close the storage compartment 1. Place the storage compartment cover in its original position as shown. 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 3-9.) 3-12 1. Storage compartment 2. Storage compartment cover 3. Install the passenger and rider seats. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise, remove it, and then close the lock cover.