Yamaha FZ8NA Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS4-164EAU47000Adjusting 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.WARNINGEWA10221This shock absorber assembly con-tains highly pressurized nitrogengas. Read and understand the fol-lowing information before handlingthe shock absorber assembly. Do not tamper with or attempt toopen the cylinder assembly. Do not subject the shock ab-sorber assembly to an openflame or other high heat source.This may cause the unit to ex-plode due to excessive gaspressure. Do not deform or damage thecylinder in any way. Cylinderdamage will result in poordamping performance. Do not dispose of a damaged orworn-out shock absorber as-sembly yourself. Take the shockabsorber assembly to a Yamahadealer for any service.1. Spring preload adjusting ring2. Special wrench3. Extension bar4. Position indicatorSpring preload setting:Minimum (soft):1Standard:5Maximum (hard):91 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 941(a) (b) 2 3