Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-25EAS21580ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGSThe following procedure applies to both of thefront fork legs.WARNINGEWA14B1029Securely support the motorcycle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.Spring preloadWARNINGEWA14B1026Always adjust both front fork legs evenly.Uneven adjustment can result in poor han-dling and loss of stability.ECA13570• Grooves are provided to indicate theadjustment position.• Never go beyond the maximum or mini-mum adjustment positions.1. Adjust:• Spring preload▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼a. Turn the adjusting bolt “1” in direction “a” or“b”.▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲Rebound dampingECA13590Never go beyond the maximum or minimumadjustment positions.1. Adjust:• Rebound damping (right side)▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a”or “b”.Direction “a”Spring preload is increased (suspensionis harder).Direction “b”Spring preload is decreased (suspensionis softer).Spring preload adjusting posi-tionsMinimum0Standard2Maximum5Direction “a”Rebound damping is increased(suspension is harder).Direction “b”Rebound damping is decreased(suspension is softer).Rebound damping adjustingpositionsMinimum25 click(s) out*Standard12 click(s) out*Maximum1 click(s) out** With the adjusting screw fully turned in