2002 Yamaha Motorsports SXViper ER Owners Manual - Page 74

2002 Yamaha Motorsports SXViper ER Manual

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ESU00195 Rear suspension spring preload adjustment The rear suspension is equipped with two shock absorbers. One is in the front 1 and the other is in the rear 2 of the rear suspension assembly. The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 3 on the front and rear shock absorbers. A CD-15E Spring seat length Preload È a Length (front) Standard Long Hard Maximum 96.8 mm (3.81 in) Maximum 80.3 mm (3.16 in Short Soft Minimum 86.8 mm 76.8 mm (3.42 in) (3.02 in) Minimum 70.3 mm 60.3 mm (2.77 in) (2.37 in) B É b Length (rear) WARNING @ Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. This shock absorber contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling, causing injury, or property damage. G Do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock absorber. G Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame or other high heat sources, which could cause it to explode. G Do not deform or damage the shock absorber in any way. G Do not dispose of a worn or damaged shock absorber by yourself. Take the unit to a Yamaha dealer. @ 8-21

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ESU00195
Rear suspension spring preload adjustment
The rear suspension is equipped with two shock absorb-
ers. One is in the front
1
and the other is in the rear
2
of
the rear suspension assembly.
The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring
preload adjuster
3
on the front and rear shock absorb-
ers.
CD-15E
WARNING
@
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment.
This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling,
causing injury, or property damage.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock
absorber.
Do not subject the shock absorber to an open
flame or other high heat sources, which could
cause it to explode.
Do not deform or damage the shock absorber in
any way.
Do not dispose of a worn or damaged shock
absorber by yourself. Take the unit to a Yamaha
dealer.
@
A
B
Spring seat length
Standard
Long
Short
Preload
Hard
Soft
È
a
Length (front)
Maximum
96.8 mm
(3.81 in)
86.8 mm
(3.42 in)
Minimum
76.8 mm
(3.02 in)
É
b
Length (rear)
Maximum
80.3 mm
(3.16 in)
70.3 mm
(2.77 in)
Minimum
60.3 mm
(2.37 in)