2006 Yamaha Motorsports Apex GT Owners Manual - Page 80

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ESU01811 Changing the brake fluid Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following components are replaced during the periodic maintenance or if they are damaged or leaking. a. All oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder b. The brake hose WARNING @ Make sure that the brake fluid and the above parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer. @ ESU00183 Suspension The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference. A softer setting, for example, may provide greater rider comfort, while a harder setting may allow more precise handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions. WARNING @ Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. @ ESU04822 Adjusting the ski spring preload The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 1. For RX10GT CD-11E Spring seat length* Preload a Length Standard Increased Harder Decreased → Softer Maximum Minimum 129.0 mm 119.0 mm 119.0 mm (5.08 in) (4.69 in) (4.69 in) ∗ The spring seat length changes approximately 1.5 mm (0.06 in) with each full turn of the adjuster. NOTE: @ For RX10M: To adjust the shock absorbers, refer to the separate shock absorber owner's manual. @ 8-22

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ESU01811
Changing the brake fluid
Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following
components are replaced during the periodic mainte-
nance or if they are damaged or leaking.
a. All oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder
b. The brake hose
WARNING
@
Make sure that the brake fluid and the above parts
are replaced by a Yamaha dealer.
@
ESU00183
Suspension
The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference.
A softer setting, for example, may provide greater rider
comfort, while a harder setting may allow more precise
handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding
conditions.
WARNING
@
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment.
@
ESU04822
Adjusting the ski spring preload
The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring
preload adjuster
1
.
For RX10GT
CD-11E
NOTE:
@
For RX10M:
To adjust the shock absorbers, refer to the separate
shock absorber owner’s manual.
@
Spring seat length*
Standard
Increased
←
→
Decreased
Preload
Harder
←
→
Softer
a
Length
Maximum
129.0 mm
(5.08 in)
119.0 mm
(4.69 in)
Minimum
119.0 mm
(4.69 in)
*
The spring seat length changes approximately 1.5 mm (0.06 in) with
each full turn of the adjuster.