2006 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Owners Manual - Page 35
2006 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS load and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). ECA10120 CAUTION: Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut, and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque. EWA10220 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. G Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder. G Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame or other high heat sources, otherwise it may explode due to excessive gas pressure. G Do not deform or damage the gas cylinder in any way, as this will result in poor damping performance. 3 1. Distance A 1. Special wrench NOTE: The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A, shown in the illustration. The shorter distance A is, the lower the spring preload; the longer distance A is, the higher the spring preload. Spring preload: Minimum (soft): Distance A = 42.5 mm (1.67 in) Standard: XV17AV(C)/XV17AWV(C)/ XV17AMV(C) Distance A = 42.5 mm (1.67 in) XV17ATV(C)/XV17ATMV(C) Distance A = 45.5 mm (1.79 in) Maximum (hard): Distance A = 51.5 mm (2.03 in) 3. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Locknut: 35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf) 3-15