Yamaha XT250X - Checking the Front Fork; Adjusting the Rear Shock Absorber Assembly

CHASSIS
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5. Install:
● Upper bracket
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-47.
EAS21530
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
● Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
●
Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
● Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-39.
EAS21590
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
●
Spring preload
NOTE:
Adjust the spring preload by removing the rear
shock absorber.
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a. Adjust the spring preload with a ring nut
wrench.
b. Loosen the locknut “1”.
c. When you turn adjusting ring “2” in direction
“a” or “b”, spring length “c” changes and you
can adjust the spring preload.
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
Direction “a”
Spring preload is increased (suspension
is harder).
Direction “b”
Spring preload is decreased (suspension
is softer).
1
b
a
2