2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Owners Manual - Page 32
2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Classic Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS XVS1100A/XVS1100AT XVS1100 Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): 1 Standard: XVS1100 3 XVS1100A 4 XVS1100AT 4 Maximum (hard): XVS1100 7 XVS1100A 9 XVS1100AT 9 3 1. Quick fastener 2. Mudguard 1. Spring preload adjusting ring 2. Position indicator 3. Special wrench 5. 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 included in the owner's tool kit to make the adjustment. 6. Install the mudguard and ignitor unit panel by installing the quick fasteners. NOTE: To install a quick fastener, push the pin back so that it will protrude from the fastener head, and then insert the fastener and push the protruding pin in until it is flush with the fastener head. XVS1100A/XVS1100AT 1. Position indicator 2. Spring preload adjusting ring 3. Special wrench 3-14