2012 Yamaha Motorsports Stratoliner Deluxe Owners Manual - Page 41
2012 Yamaha Motorsports Stratoliner Deluxe Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS load and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). ● To make the adjustment, use the special wrench and extension bar included in the additional tool kit, which was handed out separately at the purchase of the vehicle. ● The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A, shown in the illustration. The shorter distance A is, the higher the spring preload; the longer distance A is, the lower the spring preload. With each complete turn of the adjusting nut, distance A is changed by 2.0 mm (0.08 in). Spring preload: Minimum (soft): Distance A = 171 mm (6.73 in) Standard: Distance A = 165 mm (6.50 in) Maximum (hard): Distance A = 162 mm (6.38 in) 1. Special wrench 2. Extension bar 3. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut, and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque. [ECA10121] 4 Tightening torque: Locknut: 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf) EWA10221 WARNING This shock absorber assembly contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and understand the following information before handling the shock absorber assembly. ● Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly. 1. Distance A 4-23