11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 EBU18990 Adjusting the front shock absorber assemblies The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid- er’s weight and the riding conditions. Adjust the spring preload as follows. Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen- sion, and in direction (b) to decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension. 1. Projection 2. Seat holder 2 1 4-12 Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): A Standard: C Maximum (hard): E NOTE: A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment. 1. Spring preload adjusting ring 2. Position indicator (a) (b) 1 A B C D E 2