INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-243direction (a). To decrease the compres-sion damping force and thereby softenthe compression damping, turn the ad-justing bolt in direction (b).Compression damping force (for slowcompression damping)To increase the compression dampingforce and thereby harden the compres-sion damping, turn the adjusting bolt indirection (a). To decrease the compres-sion damping force and thereby softenthe compression damping, turn the ad-justing bolt in direction (b).NOTE:Although the total number of clicks orturns of a damping force adjustingmechanism may not exactly match thespecifications listed due to small differ-ences in production, the actual numberof clicks or turns always represents theentire adjustment range. To obtain aprecise adjustment, it would be advis-able to check the number of clicks orturns of each damping force adjustingmechanism and to modify the specifi-cations as necessary.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. Do not deform or damage thegas cylinder in any way, as thiswill result in poor damping per-formance. Always have a Yamaha dealerservice the shock absorber.Compression damping setting (forfast compression damping):Minimum (soft):4 turn(s) in direction (b)*Standard:3 turn(s) in direction (b)*Maximum (hard):0 turn(s) in direction (b)** With the adjusting bolt fully turned indirection (a)Compression damping setting (forslow compression damping):Minimum (soft):20 click(s) in direction (b)*Standard:12 click(s) in direction (b)*Maximum (hard):1 click(s) in direction (b)** With the adjusting bolt fully turned indirection (a)