INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-263direction (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).TIPTo obtain a precise adjustment, it is ad-visable to check the actual total numberof clicks or turns of each damping forceadjusting mechanism. This adjustmentrange may not exactly match the spec-ifications listed due to small differencesin production.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.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:16 click(s) in direction (b)*Maximum (hard):1 click(s) in direction (b)** With the adjusting bolt fully turned indirection (a)