2004 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 27

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4. To increase the spring rate and thereby harden the suspension, increase the air pressure with an air pump or compressed air. To decrease the spring rate and thereby soften the suspension, decrease the air pressure by pushing each valve stem down. Spring rate: Minimum/standard (soft): Air pressure = 40 kPa (0.4 kgf/cm², 5.7 psi) Maximum (hard): Air pressure = 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm², 14 psi) ECA10090 EAU15080 EWA10210 Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies WARNING Always adjust both shock absorber assemblies equally, otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result. Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring on each shock absorber assembly in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting ring on each shock absorber assembly in direction (b). NOTE: G Align the bottom edge of the adjusting ring with the appropriate setting on the shock absorber. G Use the special wrench included in the owner's tool kit to make this adjustment. 3 1. Shock absorber assembly CAUTION: Never exceed the maximum air pressure, otherwise the front fork oil seals may become damaged. EWA11180 Both shock absorber assemblies are equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring and a damping force adjusting knob. ECA10100 CAUTION: Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings. WARNING There must be no difference in air pressure between the left and right fork legs, otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result. 5. Securely install the air valve caps. 3-11

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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4. To increase the spring rate and
thereby harden the suspension, in-
crease the air pressure with an air
pump or compressed air. To de-
crease the spring rate and thereby
soften the suspension, decrease
the air pressure by pushing each
valve stem down.
CAUTION:
ECA10090
Never exceed the maximum air pres-
sure, otherwise the front fork oil
seals may become damaged.
WARNING
EWA11180
There must be no difference in air
pressure between the left and right
fork legs, otherwise poor handling
and loss of stability may result.
5.
Securely install the air valve caps.
EAU15080
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
Both shock absorber assemblies are
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring and a damping force adjusting
knob.
CAUTION:
ECA10100
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum or
minimum settings.
WARNING
EWA10210
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).
NOTE:
●
Align the bottom edge of the ad-
justing ring with the appropriate
setting on the shock absorber.
●
Use the special wrench included in
the owner’s tool kit to make this ad-
justment.
Spring rate:
Minimum/standard (soft):
Air pressure = 40 kPa
(0.4 kgf/cm², 5.7 psi)
Maximum (hard):
Air pressure = 100 kPa
(1.0 kgf/cm², 14 psi)
1.
Shock absorber assembly