2009 Yamaha Motorsports Stratoliner Owners Manual - Page 35
2009 Yamaha Motorsports Stratoliner Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 3. Insert the fasteners through the holes in the sidebag into their holders, and then turn them clockwise until they stop. 4. Close the sidebag lid. WARNING! Make sure that all the fasteners in both sidebags are turned completely clockwise before riding. [EWA14312] TIP Water can be harmful to untreated leather. Use Yamaha Saddle Soap or another quality brand according to the manufacturer's directions to clean the leather on the sidebags. Polish the dry leather with a soft cloth, and then treat with Yamaha Mink Oil or another highquality leather protectant for increased water resistance. EAU38404 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjusting nut. ECA10101 NOTICE To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings. Adjust the spring preload as follows. 4 1. Fastener 1. Locknut 2. Spring preload adjusting nut 1. Fastener 1. Loosen the locknut. 2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To decrease the spring pre4-19