2003 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Owners Manual - Page 41

2003 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00315 Spring preload: Minimum (soft): Distance A = 1.67 in (42.5 mm) Standard: XV16A(C)/XV16ALE(C)/ XV16AS(C) Distance A = 1.67 in (42.5 mm) XV16AT(C)/XV16ATLE(C) Distance A = 1.79 in (45.5 mm) Maximum (hard): Distance A = 2.02 in (51.5 mm) 3. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Locknut: 25 ft·lbf (3.5 m·kgf, 35 Nm) EC000018 CAUTION: Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut, and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque. _ _ 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. ● Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder. ● Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame or other high heat sources, otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure. ● Do not deform or damage the gas cylinder in any way, as this will result in poor damping performance. ● Always have a Yamaha dealer service the shock absorber. @ @ 3 3-16

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
EC000018
CAUTION:
_
Always tighten the locknut against
the adjusting nut, and then tighten
the locknut to the specified torque.
_
EAU00315
WARNING
@
This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. For
proper handling, read and under-
stand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
@
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 1.67 in (42.5 mm)
Standard:
XV16A(C)/XV16ALE(C)/
XV16AS(C)
Distance A = 1.67 in (42.5 mm)
XV16AT(C)/XV16ATLE(C)
Distance A = 1.79 in (45.5 mm)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 2.02 in (51.5 mm)
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
25 ft·lbf (3.5 m·kgf, 35 Nm)