Yamaha FJR1300A Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-293EAU14911Adjusting the shock absorberassemblyThis shock absorber assembly isequipped with a spring preload adjust-ing lever and a rebound damping forceadjusting knob.CAUTION:ECA10100Never attempt to turn an adjustingmechanism beyond the maximum orminimum settings.Spring preloadFor riding solo, move the spring preloadadjusting lever in direction (b). Forriding with a passenger, move thespring preload adjusting lever in direc-tion (a).Rebound damping forceTo increase the rebound damping forceand thereby harden the rebound damp-ing, turn the adjusting knob in direction(a). To decrease the rebound dampingforce and thereby soften the rebounddamping, turn the adjusting knob in di-rection (b).WARNINGEWA10220This shock absorber contains highlypressurized nitrogen gas. For prop-er handling, read and understandthe following information beforehandling the shock absorber. Themanufacturer cannot be held re-sponsible for property damage orpersonal injury that may result fromimproper handling. Do not tamper with or attempt toopen the gas cylinder. Do not subject the shock ab-sorber to an open flame or otherhigh heat sources, otherwise itmay explode due to excessivegas pressure.1. Spring preload adjusting lever1. Rebound damping force adjusting knobRebound 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 turnedin direction (a)