Yamaha Fazer FZ1-S Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-233To 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).NOTE: Align the appropriate notch in theadjusting ring with the position in-dicator on the shock absorber. Use the special wrench included inthe owner’s tool kit to make the ad-justment.Rebound damping forceTo increase the rebound damping forceand thereby harden the rebound damp-ing, turn the adjusting screw in direction(a). To decrease the rebound dampingforce and thereby soften the rebounddamping, turn the adjusting screw in di-rection (b).NOTE:Although the total number of clicks ofthe rebound damping force adjustingmechanism may not exactly match theabove specifications due to small differ-ences in production, the actual numberof clicks always represents the entireadjusting range. To obtain a precise ad-justment, it would be advisable to checkthe number of clicks of the rebounddamping force adjusting mechanismand to modify the specifications as nec-essary.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.Spring preload setting:Minimum (soft):1Standard:3Maximum (hard):71. Rebound damping force adjusting screwRebound damping setting:Minimum (soft):12 click(s) in direction (b)*Standard:8 click(s) in direction (b)*Maximum (hard):1 click(s) in direction (b)** With the adjusting screw fully turnedin direction (a)U3C3E2E0.book Page 23 Friday, July 6, 2007 9:09 AM