INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-193When placing a CYCLELOK in the stor-age compartment, securely fasten itwith the straps. When the CYCLELOKis not in the storage compartment, besure to secure the straps to prevent los-ing them.When storing the Owner’s Manual orother documents in the storage com-partment, be sure to wrap them in aplastic bag so that they will not get wet.When washing the motorcycle, becareful not to let any water enter thestorage compartment.EAU47000Adjusting the shock absorberassemblyThis shock absorber assembly isequipped with a spring preload adjust-ing ring.NOTICEECA10101To avoid damaging the mechanism,do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.Adjust the spring preload as follows.To increase the spring preload andthereby harden the suspension, turnthe adjusting ring in direction (a). To de-crease the spring preload and therebysoften the suspension, turn the adjust-ing ring in direction (b). Align the appropriate notch in theadjusting ring with the position in-dicator on the shock absorber. Use the special wrench and exten-sion bar included in the owner’stool kit to make the adjustment.1. Owner’s tool kit1. CYCLELOK bar (optional)2. Strap3. Yamaha CYCLELOK (optional)12321U39PE0E0.book Page 19 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:22 AM
