2012 Yamaha Motorsports Venture Lite Owners Manual - Page 38
2012 Yamaha Motorsports Venture Lite Manual
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Control functions ESU13290 ESU11034 Adjusting the compression damping force of the rear shock absorber (PZ50RT) The compression damping force can be adjusted by turning the adjusting knob. To increase the compression damping force, turn the adjusting knob in direction (a). To decrease the compression damping force, turn the adjusting knob in direction (b). NOTICE: Do not continue to turn the adjusting knob in direction (a) after it stops. The shock absorber could be damaged and damping force adjustments will not be able to be made. Do not turn the adjusting knob in direction (b) more than 12 click(s). Even if the adjusting knob is continually turned after 12 click(s), there will be no change in the damping force. Be sure to stop the adjusting knob at a position where there is a click. [ECS00910] Adjusting the control rods (PZ50VT) EWS00770 WARNING The left and right adjusting nuts must be set to the same position. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. The weight transfer can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nuts on the control rods. 1. Loosen the locknut while holding the adjusting nut. (b) 1 (a) 1. Compression damping force adjusting knob Compression damping force setting: Minimum (soft): 12 click(s) in direction (b)* Standard: 6 click(s) in direction (b)* Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)* * With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a) 1. Locknut 2. Control rod adjusting nut 2. To increase weight transfer, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a), and to decrease weight transfer, turn it in direction (b). WARNING! Never adjust the control rods beyond the maximum set- 32