Yamaha KODIAK 450 Owner's Manual - page 46

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EBU01103

Rear shock absorber adjustment

The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the

rider’s weight and riding conditions.

Adjust the spring preload as follows:

To increase the spring preload, turn the ad-

justing ring in direction 

a. 

To decrease the spring preload, turn the ad-

justing ring in direction 

b.

1. Spring preload adjusting ring

2. Position indicator

NOTE:

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A special wrench can be obtained at a

Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment. 

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1. Special wrench

Standard position: 2

1 - Minimum (soft) 

5 - Maximum (hard)

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