2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Owners Manual - Page 27
2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Manual
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Control functions Compression damping setting: Minimum (soft): 12 click(s) in direction (b)* Standard: 7 click(s) in direction (b)* Maximum (hard): 2 click(s) in direction (b)* * With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a) Rebound damping force The rebound damping force of each shock absorber can be adjusted by turning its rebound damping force adjusting knob. To increase the rebound damping force, turn the adjusting knob in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force, turn the adjusting knob in direction (b). TIP The damping forces will not decrease past the minimum levels even if the adjusting knobs are turned out more than the minimum settings. ESU10982 Adjusting the spring preload of the rear shock absorber The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the adjusting ring on the rear shock absorber. (a) (b) 1. Spring preload adjusting ring 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). 1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob Rebound damping setting: Minimum (soft): 20 click(s) in direction (b)* Standard: 12 click(s) in direction (b)* Maximum (hard): 3 click(s) in direction (b)* * With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a) Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): 1 Standard: 4 Maximum (hard): 7 TIP The 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. 21