Yamaha XVS6501997 - Rear Shock Absorber Adjustment; Tire Inspection

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT/
TIRE INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
NOTE:
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CAUTION:
EB304160
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
1. Adjust:
S Spring preload
Use the special wrench and extension bar in-
cluded in the owner’s tool kit to adjust the spring
preload.
Adjustment steps:
D Turn the adjuster
1
in or out.
Selecting a
lower number:
Spring preload is softer.
Selecting a
higher number:
Spring preload is harder.
Adjustment numbers:
Standard number: 3
Minimum number: 1
Maximum number: 7
Never turn the adjuster beyond the maxi-
mum or minimum adjustment number.
EB304170
TIRE INSPECTION
1. Measure:
S Tire inflation pressure
Out of specification  Adjust.