2006 Yamaha Motorsports Apex Owners Manual - Page 77

2006 Yamaha Motorsports Apex Manual

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ESU04670 Adjusting the rear suspension spring preload The rear suspension spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 1 on the shock absorber. A CD-26E Spring adjuster position Preload È Standard 1 Soft 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 Hard NOTE: @ The rear suspension spring preload can be further adjusted by changing the position of the spring seat. Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment as it requires special tools. @ 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. @ 8-24

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ESU04670
Adjusting the rear suspension spring preload
The rear suspension spring preload can be adjusted by
turning the spring preload adjuster
1
on the shock
absorber.
CD-26E
NOTE:
@
The rear suspension spring preload can be further
adjusted by changing the position of the spring seat.
Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment as it
requires special tools.
@
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
Spring adjuster position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Preload
Soft
Hard
È
Standard
4